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S59 JFL

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,741 mi
Last recorded118,741 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 JFL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 118,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 118,589 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,588 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 114,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,691 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,888 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake dicses worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,785 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r stop lamp damage

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,353 miles

slight leak cv greese

Pass 19 Sep 2008 89,399 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 89,392 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,496 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 79,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,464 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 76,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S59 JFL is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S59 JFL, 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 S59 JFL registered?

S59 JFL is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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