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R229 BLK

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,698 mi
Last recorded168,698 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 BLK
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 168,698 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 168,698 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 141,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,933 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,247 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 27,302 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 27,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,307 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 21,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R229 BLK is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R229 BLK, 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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R229 BLK is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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