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S238 JRV

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 JRV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,309 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Offside & nearside front outer cv gaiters perished

Offside & nearside outer Anti-roll bar bushes perished

Offside & nearside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 102,781 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 102,781 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 98,036 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 86,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,372 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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S238 JRV is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

S238 JRV is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S238 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 JRV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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