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W42 DEM

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,694 mi
Last recorded110,694 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 DEM
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 110,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 100,557 miles

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

front box section corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,054 miles

Offside Rear corrosion but not holed

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 89,599 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre walls also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre walls also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside & offside rear chassis legs corroded/holed

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,742 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,787 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,982 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,053 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 70,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,282 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,553 miles

slight sidewall damage to o/s front tyre

windscreen damage to zone "B"

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,007 miles

advise n/s/r reflector crackd advise impact damage n/s/f wing and door

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 29,890 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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W42 DEM is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W42 DEM, 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 W42 DEM registered?

W42 DEM is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W42 DEM safe to buy?

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