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LV52 DSO

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,890 mi
Last recorded92,890 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 DSO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 92,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch behind trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,456 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle mount bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 89,456 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle mount bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,503 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,846 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,333 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Offside front brake starting to bind

Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,699 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,109 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,979 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,180 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 39,180 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,483 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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LV52 DSO is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV52 DSO, 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 LV52 DSO registered?

LV52 DSO is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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