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CX03 SBU

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 SBU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,510 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 78,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 63,778 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 63,778 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,307 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer CV boots perishing & splitting

reverse lamp switch leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,895 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 31,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,735 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 18,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,211 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,952 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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CX03 SBU is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX03 SBU, 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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CX03 SBU is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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