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S166 JHN

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,724 mi
Last recorded91,724 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 JHN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,451 miles

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

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FRONT TYRES 60 SERIES AND REAR TYRES 65 SERIES.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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FRONT TYRES 60 SERIES AND REAR TYRES 65 SERIES.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,634 miles

ferrals rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2008 97,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

ferrals rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,085 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 82,917 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,641 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 51,430 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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S166 JHN is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver 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 S166 JHN, 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 S166 JHN registered?

S166 JHN is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S166 JHN safe to buy?

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