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RE03 NBL

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,859 mi
Last recorded98,859 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 NBL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 98,859 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body and sills corroded

windscreen cracked but not affecting view

Fail 8 May 2017 98,846 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body and sills corroded

windscreen cracked but not affecting view

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,688 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

offside rear lamp damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear exhaust hangers slightly corroded

under side of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion where under seal is peeling away.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear exhaust hangers slightly corroded

under side of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion where under seal is peeling away.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,408 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,588 miles

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2011 68,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,902 miles

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2010 58,902 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,342 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,234 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 40,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,093 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 34,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,030 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 26,030 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE03 NBL is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE03 NBL, 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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RE03 NBL is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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