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SP03 XXU

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,901 mi
Last recorded46,901 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XXU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,901 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 40,508 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.5MM AND SPLITTING ON INNER SIDEWALL

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER AND OUTER RAISED TREAD AREAS

Fail 7 May 2014 40,506 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.5MM AND SPLITTING ON INNER SIDEWALL

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER AND OUTER RAISED TREAD AREAS

Fail 4 May 2013 33,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 33,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 24,172 miles

oil leak at gearbox area

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2012 24,172 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)

oil leak at gearbox area

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,517 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2010 8,075 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 7,515 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 6,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,796 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 4,799 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 4,799 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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SP03 XXU is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SP03 XXU, 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 SP03 XXU registered?

SP03 XXU is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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