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LW52 PDO

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,509 mi
Last recorded114,509 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 PDO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 114,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,231 miles

Nearside Rear Inner door not opening from inside of vehicle

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 108,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner door not opening from inside of vehicle

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,941 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,605 miles

nearside rear axle/subframe bush is starting to become unbonded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,600 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear axle/subframe bush is starting to become unbonded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,218 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

airbag light on

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,378 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,445 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,612 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,603 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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LW52 PDO is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LW52 PDO, 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 LW52 PDO registered?

LW52 PDO is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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