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X198 VMS

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,726 mi
Last recorded63,726 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 VMS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,113 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,592 miles

n/s/r chassis slightly corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,137 miles

front tyres slightly perished

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,978 miles

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,988 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,834 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,229 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 VMS is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X198 VMS, 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 X198 VMS registered?

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

Is X198 VMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X198 VMS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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