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S127 VKL

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,738 mi
Last recorded125,738 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 VKL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 125,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape.perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 125,737 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape.perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2014 114,146 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 102,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,847 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,488 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,511 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,548 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 55,925 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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S127 VKL is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S127 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.

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S127 VKL is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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