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S149 DGD

1998 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,701 mi
Last recorded76,701 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 DGD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 76,701 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,900 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,549 miles

slight corrosion n/r of axle

Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion n/r of axle

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,079 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,301 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 62,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,448 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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S149 DGD is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S149 DGD, 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 S149 DGD registered?

S149 DGD is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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