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S685 AGH

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,632 mi
Last recorded76,632 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2016 76,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

both rear dust shock covers deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,505 miles

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

all tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,505 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,340 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,340 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,320 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,494 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r, and n/s/r tyre treads very low inner edges

wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

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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S685 AGH 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 69.2%.

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 S685 AGH, 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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S685 AGH is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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