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S782 RJN

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,484 mi
Last recorded74,484 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 RJN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,484 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 70,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,609 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,268 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,268 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust centre heatshield loose

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,880 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,880 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,386 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,386 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,202 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,138 miles

front anteroll bar bushes starting to split

rear axle compliance bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,387 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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S782 RJN is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue 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 S782 RJN, 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 S782 RJN registered?

S782 RJN is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S782 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S782 RJN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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