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NU03 XZC

2003 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,600 mi
Last recorded36,600 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XZC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 36,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn; thin on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle treated with Waxoyl.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,076 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of underbody, including floors and box-sections. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Repairs to both sills/ floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Widespread underbody corrosion, not yet excessive.

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,507 miles

Front front brakes have restricted movement/binding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 29,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front front brakes have restricted movement/binding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake 19% requires attention

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,492 miles

floor badly corroded

strongly advise rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 27,492 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excess corrosion and offside front ball joint (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer and inner cills feel soft on both sides on the front of vehicle

floor badly corroded

strongly advise rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and cracking in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 25,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and cracking in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,185 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 14,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 5,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 3,852 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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NU03 XZC is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU03 XZC, 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 NU03 XZC registered?

NU03 XZC is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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