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W389 TGU

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,948 mi
Last recorded100,948 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 TGU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,948 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,554 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,857 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front cut in side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,921 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side wiper blade split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake hose pipe ferrule getting corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,808 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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W389 TGU is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W389 TGU, 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 W389 TGU registered?

W389 TGU is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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