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MK03 ZVS

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,783 mi
Last recorded79,783 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 ZVS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 79,783 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,770 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,484 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 74,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,312 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,382 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,223 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear sill backs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,900 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,751 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,391 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,900 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)

wiper blades starting to split

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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MK03 ZVS is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 MK03 ZVS, 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 MK03 ZVS registered?

MK03 ZVS is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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