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S230 RAH

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,918 mi
Last recorded110,918 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 RAH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 110,918 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,441 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box arear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 106,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box arear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded ok for test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corrosion in bottom of wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn osr and nsr bushes worn slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 99,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded ok for test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corrosion in bottom of wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn osr and nsr bushes worn slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low 60 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing slightly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly loose (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak g box arear ()

Rear axle bushes cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch across screen (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,266 miles

Front blades smeer slightly and split

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front mirror loose

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

screen scratched

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre wearing slight on inner edge unevenly

very slight bind on rear brakes both sides rec brake inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,117 miles

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

osf and nsf cv boots perrishing slightly

rear springs rusty

scratch on w screen

track control arm bushes cracking slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,065 miles

both front cv boots starting to perrish slightly

front track control arm bushes cracking os and nsf

rear coil springs rusty

scratch on front sreen ok for test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,575 miles

Both front headlight aim + kick just on limmit

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,312 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,024 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,762 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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S230 RAH is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S230 RAH, 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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S230 RAH is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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