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SG03 NJE

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 NJE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel corner slightly corroded not x/s at this stage

Offside Rear Inner sill panel corner slightly corroded not x/s this stage

Fail 28 Aug 2015 114,262 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both inner sills are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough

nearside rear lamp unit is damaged

rear axle bushes are worn

rear coil springs are corroded

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,926 miles

Front suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

Vehicle has general corroison to underneath

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,926 miles

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

Both front wiper blades are spilt

Front suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

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

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

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

Vehicle has general corroison to underneath

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,583 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit and has a cut in the tread

offside front tyre is worn on the edges (UNIROYAL 175/60R14 H)

rear axle bushes are worn

Fail 20 Aug 2013 95,583 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit and has a cut in the tread

offside front tyre is worn on the edges (UNIROYAL 175/60R14 H)

rear axle bushes are worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,905 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough on rotation

rear axle bushes are perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,096 miles

clutch worn

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight corrosoin to both front chassis members

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,131 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,131 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SG03 NJE is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SG03 NJE, 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 SG03 NJE registered?

SG03 NJE is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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