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S878 VVG

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 VVG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2014 134,398 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2013 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 124,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 118,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 105,653 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 98,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 98,233 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 85,263 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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S878 VVG is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S878 VVG, 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 S878 VVG registered?

S878 VVG is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S878 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 VVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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