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DE03 XPY

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XPY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,314 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,251 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 120,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,411 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 113,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,997 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,705 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 101,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear shocker no damping effect

Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 78,956 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,456 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,731 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 40,731 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 31,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,758 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 XPY is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE03 XPY, 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 XPY is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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