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S61 ERR

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,213 mi
Last recorded132,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 ERR
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 132,213 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 132,200 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 130,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,269 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 126,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 120,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 114,024 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 114,024 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,541 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 106,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,434 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 100,434 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,226 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,707 miles

exhaust system corroded

suspension bushes showing age

Fail 24 Aug 2006 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise both rear tyres show perishing and cracking in treads and sidewalls and treads getting low on edges

exhaust showing age very rusty and rearbox bracket corroded heatshields secured with jubilee clips

suspension bushes showing age

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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S61 ERR is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S61 ERR, 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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S61 ERR is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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