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S821 TCA

1997 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,582 mi
Last recorded69,582 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda Demio90,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 TCA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 May 2009 69,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heat sheild on ehaust insecure

Pass 7 May 2008 67,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 64,191 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 61,124 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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S821 TCA is a 1997 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,836 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 S821 TCA, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S821 TCA registered?

S821 TCA is a 1997 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is S821 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S821 TCA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S821 TCA have outstanding finance?

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