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X487 DAX

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,095 mi
Last recorded119,095 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 DAX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 119,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill re welded and under sealed

Offside Rear Inner and out sill re welded and under sealed

Under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2025 119,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded causing a projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded causing a projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded causing a projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 114,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,518 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,518 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,528 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,822 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 72,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,057 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 66,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,388 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes are starting to seperate

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 64,376 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear axle mounting bushes are starting to seperate

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,429 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,961 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,975 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 33,973 miles

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

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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X487 DAX is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X487 DAX, 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 X487 DAX registered?

X487 DAX is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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