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S259 BSX

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,935 mi
Last recorded66,935 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 BSX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,935 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,934 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,842 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,823 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,487 miles

rear axle assemblt heavily corroded

rear axle front mounting bushes bonding starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,822 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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S259 BSX is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S259 BSX, 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 S259 BSX registered?

S259 BSX is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S259 BSX safe to buy?

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