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X488 DAX

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 DAX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both bottom ball joint dust covers starting to split

Fail 15 Aug 2018 99,016 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both bottom ball joint dust covers starting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,463 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on both edges

offside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

offside outer sill corroded at the rear

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 97,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside front tyre tread low on both edges

offside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

offside outer sill corroded at the rear

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,732 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low on the inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,962 miles

decal fitted across top of front windscreen

offside rear chassis weak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,962 miles

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

decal fitted across top of front windscreen

offside rear chassis weak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,031 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,178 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,178 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,482 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,683 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on both edges

offside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,126 miles

front windsreen sun strip fitted but does not block drivers veiw

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,012 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 49,432 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,432 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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X488 DAX is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 X488 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 X488 DAX registered?

X488 DAX is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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