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W688 XAF

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,889 mi
Last recorded125,889 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW688 XAF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 125,889 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis beside exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front control arm bush where it meets suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear underside has lots of surface corrosion

both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2018 123,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside of area on chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 123,641 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside of area on chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 119,733 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 119,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 113,404 miles

Nearside Front head lamp faded

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

Offside Front head lamp faded

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

Fail 3 May 2016 113,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint bolt lose (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head lamp faded

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front head lamp faded

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

Pass 1 May 2015 102,927 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 102,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,376 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 95,376 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 87,025 miles

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

osf tyre showing signs of fouling inner wheel arch

osr and nsr axle mounting bushes perrished

Fail 1 May 2013 87,025 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

osf tyre showing signs of fouling inner wheel arch

osr and nsr axle mounting bushes perrished

Pass 28 May 2012 80,175 miles

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

strong advise nearside rear tyre on the limit

Fail 28 May 2012 80,175 miles

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

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

strong advise nearside rear tyre on the limit

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,352 miles

strong advise both front tyres worn close to the 1.6mm limit and side walls deteriorated (cracking)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,351 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

strong advise both front tyres worn close to the 1.6mm limit and side walls deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 29 May 2010 67,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,261 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,279 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 41,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,175 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 25,799 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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W688 XAF is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W688 XAF, 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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W688 XAF is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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