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S318 RCJ

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,294 mi
Last recorded81,294 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 RCJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,094 miles

slight bind to front brakes

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight bind to front brakes

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,503 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 73,503 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,205 miles

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

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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S318 RCJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S318 RCJ, 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 S318 RCJ registered?

S318 RCJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S318 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S318 RCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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