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W982 RCS

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,468 mi
Last recorded82,468 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 RCS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight corrosion at chassis

Rear both axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2016 81,268 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight corrosion at chassis

Rear both axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,103 miles

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

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,103 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,740 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,894 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,097 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,097 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,255 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 67,255 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,093 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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W982 RCS is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W982 RCS, 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 W982 RCS registered?

W982 RCS is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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