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S109 JCF

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,748 mi
Last recorded117,748 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 JCF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 117,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 106,936 miles

both lower ball joint grease gaiters split

cv gaiters perished

front number plate damaged

front pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,932 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 91,932 miles

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

both lower ball joint grease gaitor split

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

outer cv gaitors perished

rear axle foward mounting bushes worn

slight oil leak

tca bushes worn and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,902 miles

both outer cv boots cracked

centre silencer heat shield insecure

clutch problem when changing gear

Fail 21 Jun 2007 75,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer cv boots cracked

centre silencer heat shield insecure

clutch problem when changing gear

Pass 31 May 2006 69,066 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaitors split

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Handbrake lever travel long

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2006 69,066 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaitors split

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Handbrake lever travel long

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S109 JCF is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S109 JCF, 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 S109 JCF registered?

S109 JCF is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S109 JCF safe to buy?

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