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DE03 LPC

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,571 mi
Last recorded34,571 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LPC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2022 34,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated corrodedferrals (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 33,991 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear advise both rear coil springs corroded

advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,331 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipe to flexy brake hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes to lower arms cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 33,330 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed and corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipe to flexy brake hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes to lower arms cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 32,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 30,368 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,390 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,779 miles

all tyres showing age cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2015 21,779 miles

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

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

all tyres showing age cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,355 miles

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

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

under body corroded but not holed

Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,176 miles

both front tyers worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,767 miles

under body corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,889 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,797 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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DE03 LPC is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE03 LPC, 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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DE03 LPC is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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