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HT52 BYD

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,659 mi
Last recorded75,659 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 BYD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 75,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 63,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,200 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,063 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,062 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,043 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 39,043 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,585 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 22,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,697 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge,wipers split on end

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,015 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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HT52 BYD is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT52 BYD, 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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HT52 BYD is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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