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S183 FJO

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,616 mi
Last recorded178,616 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 FJO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 178,616 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 167,507 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 163,299 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 156,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 150,372 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 150,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 140,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 127,622 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres poor condition

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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S183 FJO is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S183 FJO, 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 S183 FJO registered?

S183 FJO is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S183 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S183 FJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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