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S703 GFC

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,034 mi
Last recorded170,034 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 GFC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 170,034 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 170,034 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 166,789 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS Sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 163,398 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres outside tyre wall perished / deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounting areas and both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 163,368 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres outside tyre wall perished / deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounting areas and both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 163,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60R14 79H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60R14 79H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 159,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60R14 79H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60R14 79H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 159,222 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60R14 79H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60R14 79H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 153,839 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 153,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 153,761 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to sill. and seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 147,275 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2014 147,233 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 142,077 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 142,077 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 135,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 124,685 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2011 124,652 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,203 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 114,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 93,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,521 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 18 Oct 2006 73,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 66,044 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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S703 GFC is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S703 GFC, 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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S703 GFC is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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