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S437 RJA

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,247 mi
Last recorded127,247 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 RJA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,678 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 118,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 112,576 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 112,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 104,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 94,250 miles

air bag light on

near side front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear tyres near to rear suspension

Pass 7 Mar 2009 82,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 70,429 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2008 70,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2007 60,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 60,949 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,744 miles

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

offside rear light has had a repair to it

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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S437 RJA is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S437 RJA, 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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S437 RJA is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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