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S651 FGD

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

120,801 mi
Last recorded120,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 FGD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 120,801 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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,308 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 111,307 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,527 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 99,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,460 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 88,460 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 78,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 78,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,598 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,951 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 59,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S651 FGD is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S651 FGD, 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 S651 FGD registered?

S651 FGD is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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