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HG03 EHU

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 EHU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 53,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,232 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 51,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 49,435 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear subframe surface rust

Fail 27 Jul 2023 49,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear subframe surface rust

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,020 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 4 Aug 2022 47,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated.

Nearside 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,462 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 42,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 39,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,211 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,880 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Mar 2013 14,526 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,277 miles

both front brakes binding on slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2008 10,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,326 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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HG03 EHU is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HG03 EHU, 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 HG03 EHU registered?

HG03 EHU is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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