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AX52 KFA

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,473 mi
Last recorded116,473 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KFA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,473 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 116,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

boot floor and underside at rear starting to corrode

front section of exhaust deterioated

o/s/r tyre has lump out of sidewall,not to cords

Fail 20 Sep 2013 104,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

boot floor and underside at rear starting to corrode

front section of exhaust deterioated

o/s/r tyre has lump out of sidewall,not to cords

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,401 miles

Both outer drive shaft gaitors slightly perished

Both rear axle beam front bushes starting to split

Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both outer drive shaft gaitors slightly perished

Both rear axle beam front bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Metal brake pipes are corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,074 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,995 miles

rear number plate starting to peel

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,132 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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AX52 KFA is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AX52 KFA, 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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AX52 KFA is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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