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S861 ADL

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,964 mi
Last recorded62,964 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 ADL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,964 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 62,963 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,513 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 60,512 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 55,908 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,005 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,123 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,407 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges...o/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 16,425 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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S861 ADL is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S861 ADL, 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 S861 ADL registered?

S861 ADL is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S861 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 ADL shows 24 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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