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W442 VAX

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 VAX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 90,907 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,228 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,228 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil switch leaking

rear axle buhes worm

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,229 miles

Oil leak

front pads worn limit

front to rear fuel pipes rusted

handbrake travel

osr chassis rusted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front pads worn limit

front to rear fuel pipes rusted

handbrake travel

osr chassis rusted

Pass 11 May 2011 59,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 59,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 52,229 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is 2mm depth

Pass 15 May 2009 46,823 miles

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum

centre exhaust heat shield rattling

Fail 15 May 2009 46,820 miles

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

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum

centre exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,730 miles

front disc pads very low

Pass 16 May 2007 35,794 miles

dents in o/s front wing and both n/s doors

offside rear tyre valve fouling on wheel trim

Pass 16 May 2006 30,734 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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W442 VAX is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W442 VAX, 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 W442 VAX registered?

W442 VAX is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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