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S141 BBF

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,303 mi
Last recorded122,303 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 BBF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 122,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by shocker mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail /boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear lamps damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,871 miles

minor damage to rear lamps

offside rear chassis /boot floor corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2016 117,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 H (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

minor damage to rear lamps

offside rear chassis /boot floor corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 113,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

bonnet wont latch securely

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,141 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear chassis deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear chassis deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,200 miles

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

offside rear light damaged

underbody corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 101,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear light damaged

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 97,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,838 miles

rear tyres slightly mis shaped

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,524 miles

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

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

front tyres approaching legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2009 58,524 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front tyres approaching legal limit

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,261 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,520 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 24,982 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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S141 BBF is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S141 BBF, 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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S141 BBF is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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