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S860 BGJ

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,750 mi
Last recorded65,750 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,516 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 61,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake Pads

N/S/F Tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2008 67,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 51,084 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,042 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 41,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S860 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S860 BGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S860 BGJ registered?

S860 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S860 BGJ safe to buy?

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