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S231 AHC

1998 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,790 mi
Last recorded63,790 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 AHC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,803 miles

corrosion on rear of chassis rails

front antiroll bar bushes cracking

offside front tyre depth low on inner and outer edges

offside wiper blade split

rear suspension beam bushes cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre depth getting low on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,752 miles

battery flat

tyre wear starting on o/s/f

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,675 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,343 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 33,266 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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S231 AHC is a 1998 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S231 AHC, 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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What year was S231 AHC registered?

S231 AHC is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S231 AHC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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