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S979 SMS

1999 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,391 mi
Last recorded67,391 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 SMS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,391 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,391 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,334 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,334 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,682 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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S979 SMS is a 1999 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,168 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 S979 SMS, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S979 SMS registered?

S979 SMS is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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