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S197 RBJ

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 RBJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,800 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 90,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,698 miles

1. Front cv gaiters starting to perish. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. o/s rear chassis members starting to corrode.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,806 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,138 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,799 miles

1. o/s front tyre wearing on outside edge. 2. slight damage to windscreen. 3. o/s front drive shaft gaiter becoming perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,148 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 63,148 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 48,329 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 RBJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBJ, 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

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What year was S197 RBJ registered?

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

Is S197 RBJ safe to buy?

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