Mazda Demio: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 12.7% of Mazda Demio MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2000 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 560 | 12.3% |
| 2000 | 1,223 | 13.0% |
| 2001 | 915 | 12.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.