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W522 LAP

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,323 mi
Last recorded106,323 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 LAP
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 106,323 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear Childseat fitted,preventing full inspection of seat belt.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear Childseat fitted,preventing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 94,683 miles

n/s mirror condition

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover condition

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2015 94,681 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s mirror condition

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover condition

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,006 miles

Exhaust rattling

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust rattling

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,894 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,280 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,018 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 46,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 37,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,608 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,472 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 31,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,747 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

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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W522 LAP is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 W522 LAP, 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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W522 LAP is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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