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W527 LCH

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,090 mi
Last recorded117,090 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 LCH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 117,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

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

all weldings heavily sealented and has traces of body filler hard to in inspect

brake pipes protected in grease

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

rear both sides inner wheel arches surface corrosion

rear both sides wheel arches corroded

under tray fited

Fail 14 Mar 2017 117,132 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pipes protected in grease

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

rear both sides inner wheel arches surface corrosion

rear both sides wheel arches corroded

under tray fited

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,965 miles

All weld repairs heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

Both rear backing sill s some corrosion !!

Both rear floor some corrosion

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

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

Rear chassis some corrosion

Some brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect

Where brake pipe not covered in under seal or grease some corrosion

brake pipes covered in grease and under seal making hard to inspect

Fail 9 Mar 2016 109,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear backing sill s some corrosion !!

Both rear floor some corrosion

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

Rear chassis some corrosion

Some brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,931 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres worn close to wear limits ????

both front brake discs ground on edge ?????

front brake pads getting close to wear limit

o/s/r chassie corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 102,931 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres worn close to wear limits ????

both front brake discs ground on edge ?????

front brake pads getting close to wear limit

o/s/r chassie corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2014 96,174 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear inner wheel arches are heavily undersealed and difficult to inspect

sill backings corroded

suspect body filler in rear inner wheel arches

underbody is dry and corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2014 96,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake service

front and rear inner wheel arches are heavily undersealed and difficult to inspect

headlight aim is only just within limits

sill backings corroded

suspect body filler in rear inner wheel arches

underbody is dry and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,433 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER TOP MOUNTS ARE CORRODED

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR INNER AND FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES ARE HEAVLY SEALED WITH SEALER

WRONG TYPE OF BOLT USED HUB TO BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Fail 17 Mar 2013 88,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER TOP MOUNTS ARE CORRODED

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR INNER AND FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES ARE HEAVLY SEALED WITH SEALER

WRONG TYPE OF BOLT USED HUB TO BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,992 miles

Body and structure corroded underside

Coil springs corroded

Front brake pads low

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Handbrake slight travel

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Suspension component bushes worn and perished

Temporary fuel cap fitted with lock

Fail 18 Mar 2012 80,942 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body and structure corroded underside

Coil springs corroded

Front brake pads low

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Handbrake slight travel

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Suspension component bushes worn and perished

Temporary fuel cap fitted with lock

Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,322 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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W527 LCH is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W527 LCH, 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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W527 LCH is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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