MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside rear chassis leg holed not within 30 cm
Offside rear chassis leg corroded though does not encroach upon a prescribed area area
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SLIGHT CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG NOT WHITHIN 30CM
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?
Based on 136,409 MOT tests across 10,090 vehicles.
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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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