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X48 LKE

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 LKE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 84,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,249 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2025 82,249 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 80,760 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,613 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

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

Offside Rear light cluster insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,928 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,872 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,185 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 76,183 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,180 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 75,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 70,237 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,581 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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X48 LKE is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X48 LKE, 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 X48 LKE registered?

X48 LKE is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X48 LKE safe to buy?

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