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S87 JCF

1998 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,461 mi
Last recorded101,461 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 JCF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,461 miles

Advise new near side front flasher lense.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 101,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise new near side front flasher lense.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,509 miles

Exhaust baffles loose.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 87,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust baffles loose.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,073 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 78,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside & nearside front outer cv gaiters perishing

Offside & nearside inner sills corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 74,256 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,948 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside headlight glass holed + water in lamp

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,512 miles

Oil leak

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,142 miles

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

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,205 miles

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

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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S87 JCF is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S87 JCF, 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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S87 JCF is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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