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S165 JBV

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,872 mi
Last recorded86,872 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 JBV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,266 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 84,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,026 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 82,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,706 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 68,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,967 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 57,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system centre and rear sections showing heavey corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,466 miles

exhaust system centre and rear sections showing heavey corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2006 54,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 51,538 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 51,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S165 JBV is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S165 JBV, 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 S165 JBV registered?

S165 JBV is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S165 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S165 JBV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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