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X198 VGC

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 VGC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 112,610 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

Brake fluid level low

Constant Velocity joint/s noisy

Exhaust rear flange joint heavily corroded

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,969 miles

Nearside Front abs loom route poor

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

near side front and near side rear tyres age cracked and all pressures low

Fail 28 Jul 2016 103,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front abs loom route poor

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

near side front and near side rear tyres age cracked and all pressures low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,507 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 92,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2012 74,834 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,328 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 62,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,972 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,349 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 43,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,183 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 29,918 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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X198 VGC is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X198 VGC, 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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X198 VGC is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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