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S57 BAA

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,075 mi
Last recorded153,075 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 BAA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 153,075 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 153,075 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 142,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 142,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 134,497 miles

n/s headlamp glass holed.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 134,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s headlamp glass holed.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 130,636 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 130,636 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 121,029 miles

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

both lower swivels, covers are perished

both outer c v boots are perished

track rod end covers are perished

Fail 8 Aug 2007 121,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both lower swivel boots are perished

both outter c v boots are perished and cracking

track rod end boots are perished and spliting

Pass 7 Aug 2006 111,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2005 98,704 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Check wheel alignment

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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S57 BAA is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S57 BAA, 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 S57 BAA registered?

S57 BAA is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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