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W478 AOC

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 AOC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 129,069 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 126,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,872 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 123,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,924 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 117,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,149 miles

rear suspension beam bushes debonding

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,505 miles

front lower exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 106,505 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front lower exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r brake pipe surface rust appearing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,188 miles

n/s/r brake pipe surface rust appearing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,888 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,238 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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W478 AOC is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W478 AOC, 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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W478 AOC is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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