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ST52 UKC

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,064 mi
Last recorded78,064 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 UKC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 78,064 miles

Emissions not tested Car cut out and wouldn't idle during terst (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cassis leg corroded / holed. Marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cassis leg corroded / holed. Marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cassis leg corroded / holed at rear under rear silencer. Marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed at rear. Marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

EML illuminated

Exhaust system, flanges badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear panel behind rear bumper holed / corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 76,406 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,406 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed and corroded o/s/f (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Apr 2015 74,974 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Apr 2015 74,974 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing for brake sticking, will be checked on retest

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,041 miles

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

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 21 Mar 2014 73,041 miles

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

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

edges of n/s/r worn,step tyre

o/s/r tyre just on limit

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 71,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,591 miles

both front brake discs corroded

engine management light on

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,650 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,124 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,617 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 UKC is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

ST52 UKC is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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