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S170 LUB

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,954 mi
Last recorded65,954 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 LUB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,954 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,339 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,250 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 61,250 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,665 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 56,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,969 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,838 miles

the offside front brake is binding slightly.

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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S170 LUB is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S170 LUB, 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 S170 LUB registered?

S170 LUB is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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