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S284 RAH

1998 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,851 mi
Last recorded109,851 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Demio75,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 RAH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

heatshield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,511 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 94,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 86,425 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 78,366 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 78,280 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 68,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,842 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,035 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 59,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,752 miles

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

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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S284 RAH is a 1998 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S284 RAH, 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 S284 RAH registered?

S284 RAH is a 1998 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S284 RAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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