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S169 JGX

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1320cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

71,354 mi
Last recorded71,354 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 JGX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,320cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,672 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,672 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,941 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 54,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 46,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,650 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,785 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 40,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Both front tyres are getting low

Hubcap missing from N/S/F

Oil leak

Various body damage and impact damage to front and rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2007 40,584 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,955 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 34,955 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 30,199 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 30,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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S169 JGX is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,320cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 S169 JGX, 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 S169 JGX registered?

S169 JGX is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S169 JGX shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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