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W983 TEP

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,272 mi
Last recorded89,272 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 TEP
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 89,272 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 89,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,877 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,435 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,944 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,352 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 77,352 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,183 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,695 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 65,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 61,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,818 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,403 miles

FRONT DISCS CORROADED

NSF & OSF ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR CAHSSIS CORROADED

OSF DOOR DAMAGED BADLY

REAR AXLE CORROADED

Fail 10 Nov 2009 49,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS CORROADED

NSF & OSF ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR CAHSSIS CORROADED

OSF DOOR DAMAGED BADLY

REAR AXLE CORROADED

Fail 18 Nov 2008 45,275 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,275 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 34,106 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 32,055 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 32,055 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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W983 TEP is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W983 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.

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What year was W983 TEP registered?

W983 TEP is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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