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HJ03 UKF

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,553 mi
Last recorded215,553 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 UKF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 215,553 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 215,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 215,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear axel bush perished

Offside Rear axel bush perished

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 201,073 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)

brake pedal rubber wearing engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 184,281 miles

front bottom ball joints, boots deteriating

headlamp lenses deteriating

o/s wiper smears slightly

rear axle bushes deteriating

slight bind o/s/f brakes

Fail 10 Feb 2014 184,281 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front bottom ball joints, boots deteriating

headlamp lenses deteriating

o/s wiper smears slightly

rear axle bushes deteriating

slight bind o/s/f brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2013 172,034 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 157,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 138,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 119,486 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 99,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 99,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 79,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,503 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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HJ03 UKF is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ03 UKF, 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 HJ03 UKF registered?

HJ03 UKF is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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