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S967 SDB

1998 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,939 mi
Last recorded162,939 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS967 SDB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 162,939 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 162,897 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 146,204 miles

both front outer cv boots are perished

both front tyres on 3.0mm

centre exhuast heat shield loose

centre exhuast section in need of repair broken weld

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 18 Nov 2014 145,641 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front outer cv boots are perished

both front tyres on 3.0mm

centre exhuast heat shield loose

centre exhuast section in need of repair broken weld

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 19 Nov 2013 129,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust hitting bumper

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis has large areas of corrosion

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 128,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust hitting bumper

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis has large areas of corrosion

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 110,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear chassis is getting thin.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 100,714 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,679 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 90,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,134 miles

air bag light flasing on and off

Pass 1 Nov 2007 77,937 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,737 miles

nearside rear tyre down to 2.5mm

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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S967 SDB is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S967 SDB, 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 S967 SDB registered?

S967 SDB is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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