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S197 PCC

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,757 mi
Last recorded131,757 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 PCC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 131,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,915 miles

Front cross member becoming corroded in area of gearbox support member

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 118,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chipped (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,266 miles

1/ both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished

2/ both front tyres wearing on edges

3/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,234 miles

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

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

1/ both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished

2/ both front tyres wearing on edges

3/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,242 miles

1. Offside front tyre near legal limits. 2. Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 86,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

1. Offside front tyre near legal limits. 2. Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,701 miles

Unable to inspect outr sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,097 miles

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 2.both outer sills becomming corroded at rear

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,480 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 47,021 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,577 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 42,923 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,361 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,131 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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S197 PCC is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S197 PCC, 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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S197 PCC is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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