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S120 VKL

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,600 mi
Last recorded101,600 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 VKL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,192 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 96,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,044 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,860 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,437 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,486 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,955 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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S120 VKL is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S120 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S120 VKL registered?

S120 VKL is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S120 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 VKL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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