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S139 RCR

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,718 mi
Last recorded64,718 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,718 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 64,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,776 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 59,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,160 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 49,712 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 49,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

drivers door damaged

offside front wiper rubber splitting

rear exhaust section heatshield bracket broken

wear offside inner end of rack and pinion

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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S139 RCR is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc 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 S139 RCR, 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 S139 RCR registered?

S139 RCR is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S139 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S139 RCR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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