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S294 ENH

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 ENH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,757 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 102,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 102,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 93,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 93,534 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 84,046 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Lower light corrosion rear axle /body underside

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 84,039 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Lower light corrosion rear axle /body underside

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,561 miles

Corrosion to underside

Fail 30 May 2023 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 May 2021 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,728 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 62,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 62,351 miles

Corrosion to underside

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 61,857 miles

Corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

Pass 4 May 2017 61,277 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2017 61,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 60,724 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,064 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 59,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 58,810 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 58,783 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2012 58,368 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 58,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,941 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,643 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,496 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,646 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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S294 ENH is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S294 ENH, 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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S294 ENH is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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