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RX08 JGZ

2008 Mazda Demio

Black Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Demio47,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 JGZ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,912 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 88,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2024 75,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 46,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 43,724 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,507 miles

O/S/R tyre split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,700 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,700 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,643 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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RX08 JGZ is a 2008 Mazda Demio in Black with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,474 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 RX08 JGZ, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Demio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX08 JGZ registered?

RX08 JGZ is a 2008 Mazda Demio, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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