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S242 RCV

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

111,365 mi
Last recorded111,365 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 RCV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 111,365 miles

childseat fitted o/s/r unable to test adult belt

front pads starting to get low

front tyres worn low on edges

reg plates starting to detiorate

Fail 6 Apr 2010 111,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

childseat fitted o/s/r unable to test adult belt

front pads starting to get low

front tyres worn low on edges

reg plates starting to detiorate

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,804 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 95,796 miles

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

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

front pads low

Fail 11 Feb 2009 95,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,713 miles

nail in tyre offside rear + metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2007 83,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre offside rear + metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 71,271 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 71,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2005 60,891 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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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S242 RCV is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S242 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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S242 RCV is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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