1998 Mazda Demio 1.3L Petrol · S996 BTL
1998 Mazda Demio (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 93,241 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA DEMIO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1300cc
S996 BTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 93,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S996 BTL Mileage History
- 30/06/202392,219 mi
- 11/07/202392,299 mi+80 mi
- 24/07/202492,920 mi+621 mi
- 14/08/202593,241 mi+321 mi
- 19/08/202593,241 mi
Average of roughly 478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S996 BTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Demio (S996 BTL) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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