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S837 BHO

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,318 mi
Last recorded114,318 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 BHO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 114,318 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 114,318 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,935 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 108,167 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,156 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

both outer cv boots perished

both rear axle bushes worn

nearside and offside rear inner sill panels have slight corrosion

offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

both outer cv boots perished

both rear axle bushes worn

nearside and offside rear inner sill panels have slight corrosion

offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2019 102,932 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,595 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 89,595 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,653 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 78,653 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,591 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,465 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,955 miles

Rear registration plate is in poor condition.

Fail 22 Dec 2006 29,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate is in poor condition.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 26,955 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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S837 BHO is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S837 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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S837 BHO is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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