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R805 BBK

1997 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,387 mi
Last recorded67,387 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Demio90,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,387 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,341 miles

Brake servo becoming corroded

Engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 63,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo becoming corroded

Engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,929 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 57,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,510 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,060 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 76,060 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 70,281 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 70,281 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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R805 BBK is a 1997 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,836 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 R805 BBK, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R805 BBK registered?

R805 BBK is a 1997 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R805 BBK safe to buy?

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