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S485 KSS

1999 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,859 mi
Last recorded123,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 KSS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 123,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,500 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 121,081 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 121,079 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 119,010 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 119,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,509 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 109,509 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,108 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 100,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 92,323 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 92,323 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,368 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion on all brake pipes

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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S485 KSS is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S485 KSS, 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 S485 KSS registered?

S485 KSS is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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