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4 GHY

1998 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 GHY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,172 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,611 miles

heat shield on centre to rear exhaust slightly loose rattles

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,066 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,566 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,423 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,602 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,137 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,540 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,573 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,396 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

front inner brake pads appear to becoming low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,637 miles

both front inner brake pads appear low

centre to rear exhaust heat sheild deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,736 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,468 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,643 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 53,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside front tyre large cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 36,189 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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4 GHY is a 1998 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 75,116 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 4 GHY, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4 GHY registered?

4 GHY is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is 4 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 GHY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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