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X656 VSG

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 VSG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,812 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 98,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,092 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,092 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 91,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

car overheated

Fail 26 Jun 2010 91,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 84,387 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 84,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,563 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 63,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 43,109 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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X656 VSG is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 X656 VSG, 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 X656 VSG registered?

X656 VSG is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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