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S234 BFC

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,547 mi
Last recorded107,547 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 BFC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,547 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2017 107,547 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,096 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside mirror damaged

rear suspension components deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,405 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension components deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,502 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,496 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,011 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2011 73,400 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 73,400 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 60,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,334 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,387 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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S234 BFC is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S234 BFC, 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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S234 BFC is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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