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S390 LFR

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,866 mi
Last recorded95,866 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 LFR
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,866 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface also sharp edges (4.8.1 (a) (i))

gear linkage mountain broken

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,025 miles

both front tyres

both front tyres inner edge wearing

rear springs corr

Fail 1 Aug 2018 79,020 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front tyres

both front tyres inner edge wearing

rear springs corr

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,930 miles

Front pads looking low

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracked

Rear brakes need attension soon

coil spring corroded front/rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,040 miles

front springs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 77,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross/member (2.4.A.3)

front springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,050 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 24 Jun 2015 75,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear b/pipes rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,730 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,558 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 62,533 miles

N/S/FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R AND FLOOR IS CORRODED

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,533 miles

N/S/FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION

THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R AND FLOOR IS CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,815 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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S390 LFR is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S390 LFR, 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 S390 LFR registered?

S390 LFR is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S390 LFR safe to buy?

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