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W979 TEP

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,850 mi
Last recorded90,850 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 TEP
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 90,850 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 90,850 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 87,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 84,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 81,581 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 81,581 miles

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 30 May 2013 78,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,824 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 72,824 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 68,526 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,507 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 59,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 55,524 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 49,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 41,234 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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W979 TEP is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W979 TEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W979 TEP registered?

W979 TEP is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W979 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 TEP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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