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W988 MFJ

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,949 mi
Last recorded90,949 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 MFJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,189 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 83,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 80,231 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 80,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 76,924 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 76,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 73,851 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 71,130 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 71,130 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 67,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,872 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,872 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 damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 61,300 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 61,300 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2015 58,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 54,838 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 54,838 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 51,181 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 51,181 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 44,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 29,670 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 21,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 5,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 5,328 miles

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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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W988 MFJ is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W988 MFJ, 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 W988 MFJ registered?

W988 MFJ is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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