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ML03 UTK

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,445 mi
Last recorded111,445 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 UTK
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 111,445 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 111,205 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering tie rod has slight play

rear axle bushes perishing/cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,137 miles

Rear Axle bushed de-bonded but not resulting in excessive play

Fail 13 Nov 2015 102,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Axle bushed de-bonded but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,562 miles

Rear axle beam bushes slight perished and bonding slight breaking away

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Left hand front brake slight binding

Rear axle beam bushes slight perished and bonding slight breaking away

Fail 8 Nov 2013 83,861 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Left and right hand rear outer sills heavly surface corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,861 miles

Left and right hand rear outer sills heavly surface corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,219 miles

Outer sills heavly surface corroded

Rear axle beam bushes slight perished And breaking away

Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer sills heavly surface corroded

Rear axle beam bushes slight perished And breaking away

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,006 miles

slight surface corrosion along left and right hand rear outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,813 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges left hand close to limet

Rear axle beam bushes bonding slightly breaking away

Rear tyres cracking and perishing on walls early attension adviced

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,980 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,961 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,812 miles

advise front brake pads look low †advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †advise o/s/f brake binding slightly

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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ML03 UTK is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML03 UTK, 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 ML03 UTK registered?

ML03 UTK is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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