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CX03 SBY

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,630 mi
Last recorded57,630 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 57,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,065 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 50,059 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,187 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 36,187 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,391 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 34,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Floor corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,817 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 33,817 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,013 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 31,013 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,372 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 27,372 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,644 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,471 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,869 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 20,869 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres perished

Unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake fault

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,625 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,862 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 16,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,494 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 15,494 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,327 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 SBY is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CX03 SBY, 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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What year was CX03 SBY registered?

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

Is CX03 SBY safe to buy?

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