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T398 SHO

1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 SHO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 96,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 96,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,750 miles

slight corrosion on nearside and offside inner sill olso on rear of chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,565 miles

deterioration of n/s and o/s cv joint boots

o/s front tyre down to 3mm inner edge

rear wiper blade split at one end only

small dent n/s front wheel rim

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,794 miles

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

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

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

front pipe support bolt loose

Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pipe support bolt loose

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,498 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,050 miles

handbrake cable mountings to rear axle beam starting to crack !

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,282 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,392 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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T398 SHO is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T398 SHO, 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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T398 SHO is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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