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S105 RAV

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,538 mi
Last recorded102,538 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 RAV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,538 miles

o/s/r chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,342 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 97,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,217 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 86,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,580 miles

front and nearside rear tyres close to wear limit

nearside sill starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,820 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode within 30cm of rear supension mounting point

Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes have slight binding

nearside front tyre close to limit and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode within 30cm of rear supension mounting point

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2008 68,282 miles

front brake pads getting low

front brakes have slight bind

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,192 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 60,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 56,975 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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S105 RAV is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S105 RAV, 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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S105 RAV is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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