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AK03 USW

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,970 mi
Last recorded126,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 USW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 126,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner and outer sills

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test / rear seatbelts in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts in poor condition but no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Jun 2011 93,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts in poor condition but no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2010 73,024 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 73,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,208 miles

Advise , rear seats have been removed from vehicle.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,359 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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AK03 USW is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 51,132 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 AK03 USW, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 USW is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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