CarVerify

Free Car Check

S182 JLJ

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,261 mi
Last recorded58,261 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 JLJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,703 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 50,404 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,815 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 45,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,038 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in side wall

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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S182 JLJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S182 JLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S182 JLJ?

You can check the full history of S182 JLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S182 JLJ registered?

S182 JLJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S182 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S182 JLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S182 JLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S182 JLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.