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S491 BDL

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,885 mi
Last recorded140,885 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 BDL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 140,885 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,885 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,189 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 132,466 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2015 132,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s trackrod end split pin missing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 126,583 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 126,530 miles

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 11,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,581 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 110,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,849 miles

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

brake servo hose cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 93,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,856 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,802 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 65,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,477 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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S491 BDL is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S491 BDL, 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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S491 BDL is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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