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S861 UCL

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,174 mi
Last recorded52,174 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,174 miles

All 4 Anti Roll Bar D Bushes Persished

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside And Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe Bushes Deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,100 miles

Both Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,023 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,232 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,157 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise front b/pads low

advise front b/pads low

advise o/s/f suspension strut showing signs of seepage at top seal

advise rear flexi pipe ferrules rusting

advise rear suspension front subframe support bushes showing signs of fatigue

Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2009 40,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2009 40,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,644 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 36,207 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,971 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 UCL is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S861 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

S861 UCL is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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