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S347 DJL

1999 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,103 mi
Last recorded104,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 DJL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,103 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 104,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 99,990 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes perished

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2015 99,990 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear axle bushes perished

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2014 93,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Steering arm has slight play on steering rock test

Fail 12 Apr 2014 93,537 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Steering arm has slight play on steering rock test

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 86,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2011 70,711 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise offside headlight unit broken, but secure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,711 miles

advise offside headlight unit broken, but secure

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,885 miles

Can not fully inspect brake pipe's because of dirt and greese.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front c.v gaiter's starting to detoriorate.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,885 miles

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

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

Can not fully inspect brake pipe's because of dirt and greese.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front c.v gaiter's starting to detoriorate.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,124 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 52,224 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,764 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temporary repair to o/s head light

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,246 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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S347 DJL is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S347 DJL, 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 S347 DJL registered?

S347 DJL is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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