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OY03 YPE

2003 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,418 mi
Last recorded56,418 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 YPE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 56,418 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 56,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 47,912 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2022 43,468 miles

Both inner sills starting to cororode

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 39,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,250 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 30,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 25,228 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 19,110 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 14,602 miles

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

Offside Front inside edge worn

Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,498 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 12,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 10,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,699 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,773 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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OY03 YPE is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OY03 YPE, 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 OY03 YPE registered?

OY03 YPE is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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