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X288 CAU

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 CAU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 51,091 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill box section in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill box section in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushs. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,449 miles

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

off side tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,636 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 44,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,454 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 37,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,156 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,578 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,613 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 19,774 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X288 CAU is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X288 CAU, 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 X288 CAU registered?

X288 CAU is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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