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S310 RLS

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,115 mi
Last recorded138,115 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 RLS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes split

Fail 11 Jul 2013 138,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 135,208 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 135,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 131,413 miles

NSF WING DAMAGED

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

SLIGHT PLAY OSF INNER STEERING TRACK ROD

Fail 24 Jun 2011 131,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

NSF WING DAMAGED

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

SLIGHT PLAY OSF INNER STEERING TRACK ROD

Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,429 miles

NSF WING DAMAGED

Fail 15 Jul 2010 128,429 miles

NSF WING DAMAGED

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 128,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF WING DAMAGED

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 125,064 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NSF WING AND BUMPER

Fail 9 Jul 2009 125,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NSF WING AND BUMPER

Pass 19 Jul 2008 122,858 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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S310 RLS is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S310 RLS, 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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S310 RLS is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 August 1998.

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