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S640 AVL

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 AVL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 101,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 101,484 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,314 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,887 miles

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

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

nearside cv boot pin holed

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,981 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

off side rear tyre has cracks in treads

Fail 25 Jan 2012 80,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

off side rear tyre has cracks in treads

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,404 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,393 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,607 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 62,607 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,750 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 56,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 50,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

1 n/s head lamp not working bulb replaced

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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S640 AVL is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S640 AVL, 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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S640 AVL is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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