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W482 LBA

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 LBA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 77,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,037 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 75,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 70,350 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 70,350 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 65,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,807 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,807 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,736 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,030 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre has minor cracks

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 47,646 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 47,646 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,631 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,599 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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W482 LBA is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W482 LBA, 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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W482 LBA is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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