MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside rear light lense damaged
slight corrosion both outer rear sills
surface corrosion under side rear of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside rear light lense damaged
slight corrosion both outer rear sills
surface corrosion under side rear of vehicle
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn through
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear light unit damaged
offside rear light unit damaged
offside rear view mirror slightly insecure
rear of body/ chassis has slight corrosion
unable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt due to a childs seat fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear light unit damaged
offside rear light unit damaged
offside rear view mirror slightly insecure
rear of body/ chassis has slight corrosion
unable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt due to a childs seat fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/o rear lamp lens slighly damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/o rear lamp lens slighly damaged
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads 50+ worn approx
o/s front tyre has inner edge wear
o/s rear lamp lens damaged
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight deterioration and condensation in nearside headlamp
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s rear light lens damaged
o/s rear tyre inner edge worn
rear outer axle bushes deteriorating
o/s rear light lens damaged
o/s rear tyre inner edge worn
rear outer axle bushes deteriorating
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S789 BCG is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 S789 BCG, 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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S789 BCG is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 October 1998.
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