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LY52 XHE

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,218 mi
Last recorded89,218 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 XHE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 89,218 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 89,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ns /osf tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,075 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

ns /osf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,255 miles

offside and nearside front outer driveshaft gaiters starting to crack

Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,255 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front outer driveshaft gaiters starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2012 67,623 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 61,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 61,412 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 54,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,846 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,846 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,893 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,009 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,796 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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LY52 XHE is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY52 XHE, 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 LY52 XHE registered?

LY52 XHE is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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