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R137 WFV

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

117,387 mi
Last recorded117,387 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 WFV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 117,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 117,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 108,693 miles

all tyre walls perished/cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2009 108,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all tyre walls perished/cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2009 108,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear tyre walls perished & cracking

front anti-roll bar bushes perished/split

Fail 1 Jul 2008 100,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,568 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 99,301 miles

ALL SEATS AND SEATBELTS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSABLE FOR INSPECTION AND MAKE SURE THE SEATBELTS ARE NOT HIDDEN BEHIND OR UNDER SEATS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,301 miles

ALL SEATS AND SEATBELTS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSABLE FOR INSPECTION AND MAKE SURE THE SEATBELTS ARE NOT HIDDEN BEHIND OR UNDER SEATS.

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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R137 WFV is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R137 WFV, 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 R137 WFV registered?

R137 WFV is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is R137 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 WFV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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