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SD03 WVS

2003 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 WVS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 81,113 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 81,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,899 miles

all under body coverd in sealer

Fail 30 May 2014 76,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine light on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,619 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside front brake disc cover corroded

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2013 73,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

offside front brake disc cover corroded

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2012 66,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 65,215 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 29 May 2010 63,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 61,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,016 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,239 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2006 40,762 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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SD03 WVS is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD03 WVS, 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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SD03 WVS is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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