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S385 YSU

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 YSU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,663 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,829 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 84,829 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 78,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,074 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,120 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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S385 YSU is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S385 YSU, 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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How do I check the history of S385 YSU?

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What year was S385 YSU registered?

S385 YSU is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S385 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 YSU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S385 YSU have outstanding finance?

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