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S460 DRO

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,012 mi
Last recorded112,012 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 112,012 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 109,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 107,722 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 107,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 103,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 99,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,190 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 87,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,995 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005

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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S460 DRO is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S460 DRO, 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 S460 DRO registered?

S460 DRO is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S460 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 DRO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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