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S829 UTU

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,717 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

exhaust getting corroded

front chassis rails getting corroded

offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear beam getting corroded

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails and rear undersills

Fail 22 Sep 2011 80,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both c.v boots getting perished

exhaust getting corroded

front chassis rails getting corroded

offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear beam getting corroded

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails and rear undersills

Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,273 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear undersills getting corroded

brake pipes to both rear flexes getting corroded

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

front chassis rails getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

rear beam getting corroded

rear chassis rails,rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,873 miles

both rear undersills getting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

rear beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,751 miles

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

front discs getting worn

front pads low

handbrake travel lazy

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

nearside front tyre right on legal limit

offside front tyre getting low

rear beam getting corroded

slight play steering rack

some corrosion both rear undersills

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,799 miles

exhaust system corroded

front antiroll bar end bushes getting perished

front discs pitted and corroded

front pads half worn

handbrake travel lazy

metal part of rear flexies corroded

rear beam front bushes getting perished

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,711 miles

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

front pads getting low

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2005 22,777 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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S829 UTU is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S829 UTU, 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 S829 UTU registered?

S829 UTU is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S829 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S829 UTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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