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S359 HKN

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,784 mi
Last recorded78,784 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 HKN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,784 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 78,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,221 miles

down pipe clamp in poor condotion

front tyres wearing on edge

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r chassiss corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,113 miles

front tyre wearing on egde

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,743 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 73,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,673 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 70,673 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 67,985 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,813 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 62,813 miles

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

both cv boots dably cracked but not split

front suspension comp bushes worn with play

Pass 27 Dec 2007 57,046 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 57,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,332 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 44,632 miles

brake flild low (between min and max)

front pads low

rad cap loss soo coolant seeping out

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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S359 HKN is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S359 HKN, 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 S359 HKN registered?

S359 HKN is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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