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V871 DRM

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,148 mi
Last recorded88,148 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 DRM
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,148 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODEING

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGE

Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODEING

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGE

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,260 miles

REAR BRAKLE PIPES CORRODEING

UNDER BODY CORRODEING

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,926 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ex has slight blow

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ex has slight blow

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,746 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,746 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,022 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 46,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2007 43,519 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,799 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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V871 DRM is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V871 DRM, 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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V871 DRM is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V871 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V871 DRM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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