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W146 VAB

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,695 mi
Last recorded138,695 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 VAB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 138,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 138,695 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,547 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 128,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 106,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 95,253 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,281 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,378 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

all tyres very perished

Fail 20 Dec 2007 45,378 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

all tyres very perished

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,788 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 38,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 34,516 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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W146 VAB is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W146 VAB, 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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W146 VAB is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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