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S275 ADO

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,974 mi
Last recorded76,974 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 ADO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 76,974 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,089 miles

Front Brake Imbalance high

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor in corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor in corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside body and structure has signs of age/corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,875 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,875 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 68,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes covered in undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2016 55,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes covered in undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,118 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,301 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,232 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,710 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 15,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,615 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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S275 ADO is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S275 ADO, 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 S275 ADO registered?

S275 ADO is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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