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W521 MCU

2000 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,134 mi
Last recorded50,134 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 MCU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 50,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 45,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all ends (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

underside corroaded

Pass 16 May 2016 42,319 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind offside rear

Pass 20 May 2015 38,390 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under side corroaded

Pass 19 May 2014 31,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,208 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres walls cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 21,620 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,704 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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W521 MCU is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W521 MCU, 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 W521 MCU registered?

W521 MCU is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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