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X208 OJW

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 OJW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,304 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 99,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,692 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 96,692 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,521 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 94,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,427 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,004 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 85,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,856 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,326 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,326 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,794 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,779 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,903 miles

o/s/f tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,862 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 66,042 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 57,601 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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X208 OJW is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X208 OJW, 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 X208 OJW registered?

X208 OJW is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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