Mazda Demio (2000)
2000 Mazda Demio
CarHunch analysed 3,297 real MOT records for the 2000 Mazda Demio. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Mazda Demio's 73% first-time pass rate trails the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability for its age—and one in four of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect, which is a meaningful safety concern for buyers. This isn't a vehicle to buy without a pre-purchase inspection.
At 69,500 miles average, these Demios have typical mileage for 24-year-old cars, but they're racking up 3.7 failures and 16.4 advisories per test on average, pointing to cumulative wear on basics like brakes, exhausts, and suspension. Budget for regular maintenance and go in with eyes open about repair costs—this is an older city car that needs proper upkeep to stay safe.
What to check before buying a 2000 Mazda Demio
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 3,281 | 73% | 3.71 |
| Other (0%) | 10 | 74.7% | 1.2 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 59.6% | 6.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 69.2% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Mazda Demio vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Mazda Demio vehicles fall between 52,287 and 84,414 miles.
2000 Mazda Demio — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 108 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Mazda Demio
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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56.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.5%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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26.8%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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25.9%
Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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