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W157 DEM

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,386 mi
Last recorded97,386 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 DEM
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,386 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes running under floor corroded

general corrosion to floor, chassis, sills and suspension

Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,583 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear axel has surface rust

Fail 14 Feb 2014 92,583 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear axel has surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Fail 15 Feb 2013 87,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 82,302 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,597 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 76,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,673 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 69,673 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 64,448 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,448 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,287 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 58,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,141 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,575 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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W157 DEM is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W157 DEM, 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 W157 DEM registered?

W157 DEM is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W157 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 DEM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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