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S215 SLC

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,178 mi
Last recorded119,178 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 SLC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 119,178 miles

front bumper loose

heavy corrosion around tow bar mounting brackets

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor deteriating and has slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2014 119,171 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front corner bumper insecure

n/s rear outer wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2014 119,150 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front corner bumper insecure

n/s rear outer wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,055 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 114,047 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,512 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake long requires attention

n/s/r tyre on wear marks and heavy edge wear

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2012 107,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake long requires attention

n/s/r tyre on wear marks and heavy edge wear

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,672 miles

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

n/s front seat/belt not tested due to childs seat fitted

o/s or n/s outer sills not examined due to plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2011 101,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s front seat/belt not tested due to childs seat fitted

o/s or n/s outer sills not examined due to plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,823 miles

bonnet release cable requires attention, stiff

both front wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 76,215 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,880 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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S215 SLC is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S215 SLC, 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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S215 SLC is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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