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W157 OEN

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,451 mi
Last recorded62,451 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 OEN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 springs corroded

exhaust repaired on joint

Fail 25 Jul 2022 62,450 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,737 miles

corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 21 Aug 2021 52,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 13 Jul 2021 52,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front cv boots perished/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, advised to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front c.v boots cracking

oil leak on engine

various suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2020 51,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, advised to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front c.v boots cracking

oil leak on engine

various suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,505 miles

Front c.v boots cracking

Offside Front pads getting low

all tyres cracking advised to change

coil springs corroding

hand brake high

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight oil leak on engine

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,151 miles

Front c.v boots cracking

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

hand brake high

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,197 miles

Front c.v boots cracking

all tyres cracking

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,027 miles

Front c.v. boots cracking

hand brake high

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,021 miles

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

Front c.v. boots cracking

hand brake high

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,681 miles

oil leak on engine

rear beam front bushes splitting

front c.v boots cracking

front discs lipped

hand brake high

exhaust flange corroding

exhaust hangers corroding

front bumper cracked at n/s

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

slight corrosion to front springs

wipers poor

Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust flange corroding

exhaust hangers corroding

front bumper cracked at n/s

front c.v boots cracking

front discs lipped

hand brake high

oil leak on engine

rear beam front bushes splitting

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

slight corrosion to front springs

wipers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,493 miles

both front c.v boots cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

hand brake high

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight leak on gear box

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,176 miles

both front tyres worn on the inside edges

both rear tyres cracking and would recommend replacement

Fail 11 Apr 2011 29,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

both front tyres worn on the inside edges

both rear tyres cracking and would recommend replacement

front number plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 18 May 2010 27,591 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,373 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 22,308 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 17,549 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 OEN is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OEN, 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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W157 OEN is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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