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S461 AGH

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,652 mi
Last recorded99,652 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 99,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,310 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,303 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,189 miles

chip in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

rear chassis corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 94,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chip in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

n/s/r tyre perished and misshapen

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,284 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread very lumpy on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it ( punctured)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,841 miles

both rear beam axle bushes starting to show signs of wear..

front brake discs corroded to inner surface and inner pads look low.

rear exhaust box weeping.

rear tyres worn lumpy and n/s/r perished.

slight binding to front brake.

slight imbalance to rear service brake.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,101 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly lumpy on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,286 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,518 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system very poor corrosion/internal rattleing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 74,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system very poor corrosion/internal rattleing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,632 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,229 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 61,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,402 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,641 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 13 Aug 2009 52,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

cuts in both front tyres

damage to windscreen

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,194 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 48,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,406 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 42,406 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 37,196 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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S461 AGH is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S461 AGH, 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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S461 AGH is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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