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X178 PBW

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

23,458 mi
Last recorded23,458 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 PBW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 23,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 23,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion throughout underbody/suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2023 23,155 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 22,928 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 22,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,730 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 22,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,355 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 22,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,401 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 21,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 20,754 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 20,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 20,509 miles

Nearside Front Slight misting of oil around leg NS Advisory

Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,888 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 18,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,063 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,921 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,505 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,357 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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X178 PBW is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 X178 PBW, 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 X178 PBW registered?

X178 PBW is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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