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S605 JST

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Diesel 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,937 mi
Last recorded108,937 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 JST
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2011 108,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 103,543 miles

Charging light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion starting around vehicle

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2010 103,486 miles

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Charging light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion starting around vehicle

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,528 miles

Front suspension bushes deterioating

General corrosion becoming present around vehicle

Rear registration plate deterioating

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 24 Oct 2009 98,528 miles

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

Front suspension bushes deterioating

General corrosion becoming present around vehicle

Rear registration plate deterioating

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 17 Oct 2009 98,490 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s o/s front floors corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 93,488 miles

Both front tyres advance wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,314 miles

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

advanced underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2007 91,302 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advanced underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,627 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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S605 JST is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S605 JST, 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 S605 JST registered?

S605 JST is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S605 JST safe to buy?

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