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S894 AJO

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 AJO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 140,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 135,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 131,546 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

advise cv boots cracking

advise exhaust rusty

advise rear beam mounting bushes splitting

Fail 17 Oct 2005 126,365 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 126,365 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S894 AJO is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S894 AJO, 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 S894 AJO registered?

S894 AJO is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S894 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S894 AJO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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