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W281 PRW

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,394 mi
Last recorded112,394 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 PRW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,394 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s and o/s rear under sills starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack and perish

Fail 4 Jul 2013 112,394 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s and o/s rear under sills starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,175 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 101,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES , REAR TYRES ON 2MM , O/S WASHER JET PARTLY BLOCKED

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,406 miles

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,873 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 86,873 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,191 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 79,188 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,418 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 73,415 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,298 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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W281 PRW is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W281 PRW, 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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W281 PRW is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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