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W973 KMS

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,125 mi
Last recorded75,125 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 KMS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion at o/s/r sill

Fail 4 Jul 2012 75,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion at o/s/r sill

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,675 miles

slight corrosion @ rear floor

Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion @ rear floor

Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,379 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,705 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 52,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,497 miles

Advise o/s/r shocky damp.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,682 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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W973 KMS is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W973 KMS, 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 W973 KMS registered?

W973 KMS is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W973 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W973 KMS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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