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S406 KKV

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,317 mi
Last recorded114,317 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 KKV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2015 114,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis legs rusty

inner sills rusty

rear axle beam rusty and bushes worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,667 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded around n/s/r underside of vehicle

centre exhaust section corroded

damage to windscreen in places

n/s/r shock absorber slightly misted

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

plastic sill covers fitted - unable to fully check condition of sills

rear subframe bushes showing signs of wear

small chip in o/s headlamp glass

surface corrosion on both rear inner sill areas

Fail 29 Nov 2013 99,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded around n/s/r underside of vehicle

centre exhaust section corroded

damage to windscreen in places

n/s/r shock absorber slightly misted

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

plastic sill covers fitted - unable to fully check condition of sills

rear subframe bushes showing signs of wear

small chip in o/s headlamp glass

surface corrosion on both rear inner sill areas

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,633 miles

brake pipes corroded around n/s/r

exhaust system corroded / heat shield loose

light output from o/s headlamp unit dull

small chip in o/s headlamp unit

Fail 2 Nov 2011 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 68,460 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 68,356 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level below minimum on dipstick, added 1.0ltr

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,209 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 64,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2005 56,977 miles

hand brake travel slight ajustment

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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S406 KKV is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S406 KKV, 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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S406 KKV is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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