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S297 AEJ

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,136 mi
Last recorded109,136 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 AEJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 109,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,025 miles

general corrosion along exhaust system

rear axle bushes deteriorating but still servicable at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,592 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 69,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear axle mounting bushes bonding deteriorating but not causing excessive movement

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,225 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 58,225 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S297 AEJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S297 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S297 AEJ registered?

S297 AEJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S297 AEJ safe to buy?

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