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S175 TKY

1998 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,385 mi
Last recorded116,385 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 TKY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2021 116,385 miles

Nearside mirror taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

general light under body corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2020 114,998 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

general light under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2018 112,513 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2018 112,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 111,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 111,224 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,391 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 109,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 107,557 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 107,557 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 104,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 104,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 101,929 miles

Brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated.

Handbrake travel.

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 97,662 miles

Front wipers split at ends but still clearing screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2012 97,656 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front wipers split at ends but still clearing screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2011 93,357 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/R lamp has slight damage.

O/S/R tyre cracking and wearing on the inner edge.

Servo vacuum pipe slightly deteriorated.

Fail 31 May 2011 93,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/R lamp has slight damage.

O/S/R tyre cracking and wearing on the inner edge.

Servo vacuum pipe slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,853 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake has long travel

o/s/f wheel been kerbed

slight play in o/s/f suspension

when o/s/f wheel is spun a klunking noise can be heard

Pass 28 May 2009 83,450 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 30 May 2008 78,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2007 72,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 72,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 66,780 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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S175 TKY is a 1998 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S175 TKY, 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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S175 TKY is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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