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W116 VRE

2000 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,076 mi
Last recorded69,076 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 69,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle coroded

Pass 17 May 2023 64,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 62,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 59,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 57,836 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,176 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,014 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 53,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,642 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,347 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,454 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,693 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,849 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 44,460 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,553 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 40,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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W116 VRE is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W116 VRE, 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 W116 VRE registered?

W116 VRE is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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