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RE03 TDU

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,744 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2018 84,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,721 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general under body corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 75,683 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing securing bolt moving in attachment (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven 40% (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded on outer edges (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion spots to underside front & rear brake & suspension components

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,192 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

underside rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusty

light corroshion inner face osf disc

nsf caliper holding on slighty

oil pan rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,870 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

some corrosion on front brake discs

some perishing on rear tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,035 miles

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,443 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,744 miles

air bag light on

both front tyre on 2 to 3 mm

exhurst rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,118 miles

air bag light on

decoration in driver viiew off road reomoved four test

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,716 miles

air b ag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,638 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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RE03 TDU is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE03 TDU, 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 RE03 TDU registered?

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

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