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S187 AJL

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,498 mi
Last recorded145,498 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 AJL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 145,498 miles

front lower arm bush's have slight deterioration

Fail 26 Sep 2016 145,498 miles

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

front lower arm bush's have slight deterioration

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,476 miles

Both front ntyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,106 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,019 miles

N/S front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall, not down to cords or canvas at the time of test.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,690 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,712 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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S187 AJL is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S187 AJL, 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 S187 AJL registered?

S187 AJL is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S187 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 AJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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