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S238 BSF

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 BSF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 67,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,391 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 65,346 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings beside exhaust braket (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,151 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,409 miles

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

small tear in rear wiper blade

Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,409 miles

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

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

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

small tear in rear wiper blade

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,562 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,941 miles

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

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)

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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S238 BSF is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S238 BSF, 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 S238 BSF registered?

S238 BSF is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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