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W297 PLG

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,214 mi
Last recorded56,214 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 PLG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,835 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 54,829 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 53,836 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,259 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,711 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,803 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,866 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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W297 PLG is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W297 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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W297 PLG is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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