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X398 DJB

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 DJB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,773 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

rear chassis rusty and holed

Fail 17 Sep 2025 68,773 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

rear chassis rusty and holed

Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,738 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded and holed but not within a pre-scribed area.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,317 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 56,486 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,899 miles

Offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2018 53,899 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,995 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2017 50,995 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,380 miles

both rear tyres are perished

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,983 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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X398 DJB is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X398 DJB, 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 X398 DJB registered?

X398 DJB is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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