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S696 SNT

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 SNT
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,044 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 128,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,695 miles

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

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

rear dampers are odd!

Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,901 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 106,899 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,710 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,710 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 91,659 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 91,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,789 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 84,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2010 74,708 miles

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

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

Offside tail/stop lamp lense cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2010 74,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside tail/stop lamp lense cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,964 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 59,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,947 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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S696 SNT is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S696 SNT, 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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S696 SNT is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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