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S515 BTN

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 BTN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,082 miles

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

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2012 76,375 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,296 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,654 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 63,654 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 43,449 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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S515 BTN is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S515 BTN, 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 S515 BTN registered?

S515 BTN is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S515 BTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 BTN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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