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W978 PNH

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 PNH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,526 miles

surface corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 2 May 2019 102,527 miles

siils and floors suffering corrosion but not eccessive

Fail 1 May 2019 102,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,057 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 98,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 92,730 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,510 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges 175 60 r14

wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 16 Apr 2016 87,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges 175 60 r14

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 22 May 2015 82,999 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 82,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,358 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 704,622 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,713 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,445 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,878 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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W978 PNH is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W978 PNH, 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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W978 PNH is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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