MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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.
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.
Unable to inspect outr sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 2.both outer sills becomming corroded at rear
1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.
1. n/s front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?
Based on 136,409 MOT tests across 10,090 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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