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W972 LRH

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 LRH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,588 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 59,428 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 59,427 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 50,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise handbrake adjustment

front brake pads wearing

various body damage

Fail 21 May 2015 50,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

advise handbrake adjustment

front brake pads wearing

various body damage

Pass 23 May 2014 40,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,526 miles

body damage.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,014 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 30,014 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,229 miles

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

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres worn

Fail 2 Jun 2010 25,229 miles

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,641 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,614 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,548 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 18,548 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W972 LRH is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W972 LRH, 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 W972 LRH registered?

W972 LRH is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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