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X578 FBA

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2013 126,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 122,483 miles

o/s rear chassie leg very weak

o/s rear inner sill section very weak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 122,423 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s rear chassie leg very weak

o/s rear inner sill section very weak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,765 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

o.s front brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 117,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 117,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 112,699 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 112,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,050 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearsiderear light lense slight damage, Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,566 miles

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

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

centre at rear heat sheild weld broke, causing rattle.

engine mountings slight play. front and offside.

n/s/f headlight incorrectly fitted. also shorting main beam, replaced for customer with bulb7.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2006 69,238 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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X578 FBA is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X578 FBA, 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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X578 FBA is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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