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X948 VLS

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,915 mi
Last recorded110,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 VLS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 110,915 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 110,860 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 106,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,131 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 82,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,981 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 61,597 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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X948 VLS is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X948 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X948 VLS registered?

X948 VLS is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X948 VLS safe to buy?

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