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X78 VLS

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,320 mi
Last recorded41,320 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 VLS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,320 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,320 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,984 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,984 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,292 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn inner tread

advise offside rear tyre cut on tread and worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,786 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,786 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,560 miles

advise all front to rear and nearside front brake pipes corroded

advise offside and nearside rear axil bushes split

advise offside rear tyre split on tread

Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,559 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all front to rear and nearside front brake pipes corroded

advise offside and nearside rear axil bushes split

advise offside rear tyre split on tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,101 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,101 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,067 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,722 miles

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

front brake binding but not affecting performance

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,217 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,540 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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X78 VLS is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X78 VLS, 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 X78 VLS registered?

X78 VLS is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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