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W741 VAW

2000 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,698 mi
Last recorded148,698 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 VAW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 148,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 144,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged, slight insecure.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 136,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper blades starting to tear.

Nearside slight damage/slight insecure.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 132,806 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread.

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread

Slight leakage on exhaust joint.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 132,806 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread

Slight leakage on exhaust joint.

Pass 27 May 2017 127,498 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror damaged.

Offside & nearside outer sills corroded.

Pass 28 May 2016 121,534 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside mirror damaged/slight insecure.

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to tear.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,211 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside front tyre worn/cracking.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,060 miles

Brake pipes corroding.

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracking.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,545 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear axle bushes offside & nearside deteriorating.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,584 miles

Brake pipes under vehicle corroded, recommend attention.

Front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges, check alignment.

Nearside rear tyre worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Rear axle bushes, offside & nearside deteriorating.

Slight play/wear in offside front lower ball joint, recommend replace.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 79,529 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 79,529 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,868 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 73,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,095 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 70,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 65,527 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 60,639 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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W741 VAW is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W741 VAW, 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 W741 VAW registered?

W741 VAW is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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