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S831 BHO

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,961 mi
Last recorded116,961 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 BHO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 116,961 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 115,824 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 113,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 113,806 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of the fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,362 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and offside ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,361 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and offside ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 110,655 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,539 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 108,539 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 106,298 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,132 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,132 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 96,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,874 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 93,874 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,164 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,876 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,475 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,891 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,120 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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S831 BHO is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S831 BHO, 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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S831 BHO is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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