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S234 RCV

1998 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,069 mi
Last recorded142,069 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 RCV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COATED BRAKE PIPES PRESSURE TESTED ONLY. (1.1.11 (c))

REAR CHASSIS PRETTY CORRODED.

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS CORRODED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,240 miles

rear chassis and underside corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,236 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near brake hose/pipe support bracket and axle beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT' PIPE BADLY CORRODED/FRACTURED (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear chassis and underside corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 139,709 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED ,PRESSURE TESTED THEM ONLY

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 139,709 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED ,PRESSURE TESTED THEM ONLY

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 137,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 137,575 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch at front (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 134,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 132,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 128,760 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2013 128,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,772 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 124,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 121,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 118,179 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 118,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 113,918 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 113,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 110,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 106,384 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 106,384 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise: Both nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode & becoming rusty.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 103,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 100,061 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to split

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 RCV is a 1998 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S234 RCV, 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 RCV is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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