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W129 SST

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,504 mi
Last recorded49,504 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 SST
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,504 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight bind offside front

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,194 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,194 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,654 miles

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

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

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

o-s-r tyre perished slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2010 40,654 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o-s-r tyre perished slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,567 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 38,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 33,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear axle support bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,102 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle support bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,919 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,240 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2006 28,240 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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W129 SST is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W129 SST, 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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W129 SST is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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