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W268 PLG

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,256 mi
Last recorded52,256 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 PLG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,256 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,204 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,292 miles

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

front tyres differant size to rear

Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres differant size to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,396 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,804 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 34,804 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,397 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,149 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp incomplete

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,713 miles

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

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

clutch slipping badly

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,316 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 29,265 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 24,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 20,729 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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W268 PLG is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W268 PLG, 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 W268 PLG registered?

W268 PLG is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W268 PLG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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