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X947 VLS

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,443 mi
Last recorded73,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 VLS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,103 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,867 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,867 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,904 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2009 35,904 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,061 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

off side front tyre cracking.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,603 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 30,603 miles

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

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

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

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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X947 VLS is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 X947 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 X947 VLS registered?

X947 VLS is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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