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S122 VUG

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 VUG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

catalistic converter rattle inside

front discs slight warp on nearside and overheated.

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2010 98,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

catalistic converter rattle inside

front discs slight warp on nearside and overheated.

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle on trailing arms have corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2009 96,207 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear axle on trailing arms have corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Oct 2007 84,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,122 miles

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

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

front brake disks †(slight judder)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 73,274 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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S122 VUG is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S122 VUG, 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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S122 VUG is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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