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SC52 MFJ

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,737 mi
Last recorded55,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 MFJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,737 miles

Centre Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front cv boot spliting

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,292 miles

underbody has slight corossion

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,898 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car overdue service ? oil pretty dirty

drivers door mirror slightly insecure but satisfactory at time of test

slight rear brakes service brake imbalance

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,507 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGED ...

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN ...

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED ...

FULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED ,I.E FLOOR AREA ... APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MOST OF THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED ...

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED, APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE POSITION ...

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ANTI ROLL BAR HAS BEEN FITTED WITH AN NYLOC NUT...

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

SUMP CORRODED ...

Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

BODYWORK DAMAGED ...

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN ...

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED ...

FULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED ,I.E FLOOR AREA ... APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MOST OF THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED ...

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED, APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE POSITION ...

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

SUMP CORRODED ...

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,738 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 43,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,417 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,818 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,818 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Tyres Cracking On Sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,402 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,958 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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SC52 MFJ 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 SC52 MFJ, 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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SC52 MFJ is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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