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S742 KSP

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,675 mi
Last recorded80,675 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 KSP
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 74,612 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 74,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 68,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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S742 KSP is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S742 KSP, 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 S742 KSP registered?

S742 KSP is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S742 KSP safe to buy?

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