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S78 EJK

1999 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,567 mi
Last recorded66,567 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 EJK
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,567 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 66,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 66,478 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,146 miles

both outer cv gaitors show cracking / deterioration

both rear suspension arm bushes show deterioration

clutch stiff / notchy in operation

front lower arm balljoint gaitors show perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,718 miles

both front outer cv gaitors show cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,326 miles

0/s/r tyre shows perishing / cracking and tread wearing very low

both front outer cv gaitors show cracking

both front tyres wearing on outer edges / ns/f tyre heavily.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,967 miles

both front outer cv gaitors show cracking

o/s/r tyre shows perishing / cracking and tread wearing very low.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise centre exhaust has broken up internally

both front outer cv gaitors show perishing / cracking

o/s/r tyre shows perishing / cracking and tread wearing low

Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise centre exhaust has broken up internally

both front outer cv gaitors show perishing / cracking

o/s/r tyre shows perishing / cracking and tread wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,939 miles

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads worn near or at limit recommend ASAP

perishing and cracking in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2010 57,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads worn near or at limit recommend ASAP

perishing and cracking in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,156 miles

front inner brake pads worn near limit recommend discs and pads soon

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge [ was n/s/f ]

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,150 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads worn near limit recommend discs and pads soon

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,261 miles

both front tyres showing wear on edges o/s/f tyre worn near limit

both rear tyres show perishing and cracking and treads wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,836 miles

both rear tyres show perishing and slight cracking

front brake pads getting low mon itor wear

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise tyre pressures low

all tyres show perishing

exhaust showing age rusty in places

front discs showing age

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

suspension showing age bushes show perishing and cracking in places

Fail 22 Mar 2006 46,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

advise tyre pressures low

all tyres show perishing

exhaust showing age rusty in places

front discs showing age

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

suspension showing age bushes show perishing and cracking in places

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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S78 EJK is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,168 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 S78 EJK, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S78 EJK is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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