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W952 DFC

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,534 mi
Last recorded111,534 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 111,534 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under sills and chassis legs rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2023 111,523 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under sills and chassis legs rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,822 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 96,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,689 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,874 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,869 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,099 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 65,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,170 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears split (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears split (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,067 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,463 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 42,921 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,281 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 39,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,795 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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W952 DFC is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W952 DFC, 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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W952 DFC is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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