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X297 RBX

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,200 mi
Last recorded105,200 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 RBX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2017 105,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,574 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise corrosion on near and off side inner and outter sills

advise corrosion on near and off side rear chassis

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,486 miles

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,477 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,339 miles

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,891 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,763 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 33,763 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,249 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,379 miles

Offside rear tyre has splits round sidewall but no cords showing at time of test.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 25,378 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has splits round sidewall but no cords showing at time of test.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,439 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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X297 RBX is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X297 RBX, 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 X297 RBX registered?

X297 RBX is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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