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ST52 DYY

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 DYY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,824 miles

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

unable to check b/pipes due to being painted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 81,824 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to check b/pipes due to being painted

Fail 20 Sep 2012 81,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

airbag warning lamp on

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,192 miles

BOTH SILLS CORRODED

CHASSIS LEGS & FLOOR CORRODED

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,192 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

BOTH SILLS CORRODED

CHASSIS LEGS & FLOOR CORRODED

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,436 miles

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE LEVERS SLIGHTLY STICKY

Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,436 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)

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE LEVERS SLIGHTLY STICKY

Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,180 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,180 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,399 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,486 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 41,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,941 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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ST52 DYY is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST52 DYY, 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 ST52 DYY registered?

ST52 DYY is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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