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W484 VBO

1999 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW484 VBO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 113,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight misfire at idle

Pass 18 Oct 2011 108,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,606 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,606 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,832 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 97,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 91,799 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,799 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,410 miles

rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 86,410 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,355 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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W484 VBO is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,168 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 W484 VBO, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W484 VBO registered?

W484 VBO is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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