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W388 WVW

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,398 mi
Last recorded26,398 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 WVW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 26,398 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 26,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 25,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 25,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 25,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,262 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 23,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,111 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,599 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,033 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,680 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?

Based on 136,409 MOT tests across 10,090 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,600
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,090
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,070
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,472
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,970
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,593
brake binding 3,343
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W388 WVW is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 66,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Demio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W388 WVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Demio typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W388 WVW registered?

W388 WVW is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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