1998 Mazda Demio 1.3L Petrol · S440 CWV

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 73,641 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car has successfully navigated annual inspections over the last several years without major failures. The absence of advisories in the latest test suggests that previously identified issues have been addressed or have not progressed despite their age. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,630 miles per year. Data from the 2021 test at 53,805 miles to the 2025 test at 73,641 miles shows a steady pattern of use, roughly 5,000 miles annually recently. However, the 2021 report noted flat spotting on all four tyres indicates the vehicle likely sits stationary for long periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and seizing of mechanical parts regardless of the low overall odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the lower-body structural integrity and suspension components. The 2024 test flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear upper suspension spring mountings, while the 2021 record identified corrosion on the offside rear sill panel mounting. While these were not considered excessive at the time, rust on vehicles of this era often progresses rapidly. A close examination of the sills, floors, and wheel arches is necessary to ensure that surface corrosion has not transitioned into structural decay that would cause a future MOT failure.