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W998 VAV

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,466 mi
Last recorded70,466 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 VAV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2012 70,466 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,466 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,666 miles

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

rear axle bushe starting to seperate

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,471 miles

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

fluctuation in o/s/f brake reading

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,082 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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W998 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W998 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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What year was W998 VAV registered?

W998 VAV is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W998 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 VAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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