1999 Mazda Demio 1.3L Petrol · V519 EPR

The Mazda Demio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 21 January 2026 at 161,347 miles where the tester recorded no defects. This follows three consecutive passes with zero advisories at 152,354 miles (11 February 2025), 142,282 miles (24 January 2024), and 133,798 miles (9 February 2023). The only blemish is a failure on 2 February 2023 at 133,789 miles, though the record shows no defects listed, indicating the car cleared on retest seven days later without remedial work being captured. Annual mileage averages roughly 5,976 across the vehicle's 27-year life, low for its age and suggesting light use or extended periods off the road. Between the 2023 and 2026 tests the car covered 27,558 miles, a steady ~9,000 per year, with no abrupt jumps that would signal neglected high-load operation. The MOT data is sparse on faults, showing clean sheets across four years, which implies either conscientious upkeep or limited mechanical scrutiny from testers who logged no advisories on a quarter-century-old vehicle. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the absence of advisories on an ageing Japanese supermini does not guarantee freedom from hidden rust. The front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical measurement given the car's standing history and the unexplained 2023 failure. Verify the exhaust emissions and catalytic converter condition on the 1.5 litre petrol unit, and confirm tyre sidewall age even where tread passed, since long storage degrades rubber irrespective of recorded miles.