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S453 KJW

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,887 mi
Last recorded74,887 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 KJW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,887 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 74,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,355 miles

evidence or rear beam damage

offside rear chassis corrosion but not in prescribed area

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,355 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

evidence or rear beam damage

offside rear chassis corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,041 miles

evidence of nearside rear tyre having fouled shock absorber

Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

evidence of nearside rear tyre having fouled shock absorber

Fail 16 May 2013 67,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedel rubber worn

cv boots cracked

front suspension bushes cracked due to age

handbrake high

nsf wheel damaged

nsr wheel out of alignment

osr brake pipe starting to corrode

osr tyre on limit

rear frame bushes worn

Pass 29 May 2012 63,286 miles

Handbrake cable mechanism on rear axle mounting rubbers splitting.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Non standard fixing of battery but secure at time of test.

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

Offside rear lamp unit cracked.

Rear axle to body mounting bushes splitting.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,378 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,234 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 49,153 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 44,098 miles

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

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

Park brake travel could be better

Pass 4 May 2008 37,472 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 4 May 2008 37,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 23,483 miles

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

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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S453 KJW is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S453 KJW, 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 S453 KJW registered?

S453 KJW is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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