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W478 YOF

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,354 mi
Last recorded67,354 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 YOF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,354 miles

damage to n\s\r light

rear wiper blade coming apart

slight oil mist around n\s of steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2011 67,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

damage to n\s\r light

rear wiper blade coming apart

slight oil mist around n\s of steering rack

Pass 27 May 2010 57,519 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 57,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,734 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

RADIATOR LEAKING

Fail 5 Jun 2008 39,734 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,403 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 30,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YOF is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W478 YOF, 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 W478 YOF registered?

W478 YOF is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W478 YOF safe to buy?

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