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S778 GWW

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,933 mi
Last recorded78,933 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 GWW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2015 78,933 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,963 miles

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

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

o/s/f mirror damaged

x2 rear inner sills deteriorated and rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,963 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

o/s/f mirror damaged

x2 rear inner sills deteriorated and rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,824 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,824 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,736 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,736 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,499 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 45,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,966 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 37,789 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,050 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 33,050 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 28,294 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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S778 GWW is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S778 GWW, 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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S778 GWW is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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