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HW03 CZJ

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 CZJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 79,749 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 79,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,564 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 76,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,856 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,513 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,218 miles

advise the front brakes are noisy possibly due to lack of use

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,789 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,132 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,075 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,247 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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HW03 CZJ is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW03 CZJ, 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 HW03 CZJ registered?

HW03 CZJ is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HW03 CZJ shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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