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1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,955 mi
Last recorded107,955 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 BTC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,955 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear light cluster repaired with lens tape

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear fog light repaired with lens tape

Fail 2 Sep 2017 107,886 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster also insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front n/s/f and o/s/f tca bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded through

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear both metal brake pipes badly corroded

Rear wiper worn away

brake pedal rubber worn through

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,809 miles

Offside rear chassis leg holed not within 30 cm

Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,947 miles

Offside rear chassis leg corroded though does not encroach upon a prescribed area area

Fail 2 Sep 2015 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Chassis leg

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,885 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG NOT WHITHIN 30CM

Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG NOT WHITHIN 30CM

Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,362 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,144 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 49,489 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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S268 BTC is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S268 BTC, 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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S268 BTC is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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