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W731 VUB

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,419 mi
Last recorded66,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 VUB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 65,948 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,531 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,898 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,359 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens has slight damage, but not effecting the light output

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 64,359 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens has slight damage, but not effecting the light output

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,782 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 62,782 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,518 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,932 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,293 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 57,256 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,798 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 50,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 47,377 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,397 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 40,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,996 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,219 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre outer wall starting to crack osr tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2007 35,128 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,319 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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W731 VUB is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W731 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W731 VUB registered?

W731 VUB is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 21 August 2000.

Is W731 VUB safe to buy?

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