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S853 JCK

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,916 mi
Last recorded110,916 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 JCK
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 110,916 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear suspension turrets getting corroded

existing repairs to offside rear sill appear ok

front and rear chassis rails and undersills getting corroded

front and rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn and rear beam getting corroded

some damage nearside door skin

Fail 28 Dec 2012 110,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear suspension turrets getting corroded

existing repairs to offside rear sill appear ok

front and rear chassis rails and undersills getting corroded

front and rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn and rear beam getting corroded

some damage nearside door skin

Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,276 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,276 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,791 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,182 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 63,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,632 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 40,632 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body rusty in places

brake pipes have varied corrosion on them

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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S853 JCK is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S853 JCK, 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 S853 JCK registered?

S853 JCK is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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