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W997 VAV

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,255 mi
Last recorded73,255 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 VAV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,255 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,282 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 65,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,928 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 54,928 miles

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

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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W997 VAV is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W997 VAV, 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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How do I check the history of W997 VAV?

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What year was W997 VAV registered?

W997 VAV is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W997 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 VAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W997 VAV have outstanding finance?

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