MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,183 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust centre heatshield loose but still secure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside & nearside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
small hole in head light glass near side front
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
small hole in head light glass near side front
How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?
Based on 136,409 MOT tests across 10,090 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S242 VUK is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S242 VUK safe to buy?
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