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V23 JAB

2003 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,905 mi
Last recorded154,905 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 JAB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,905 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 154,905 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 142,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 142,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,467 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 134,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 120,465 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 120,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,937 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 105,937 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 105,925 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

borh rear axel bushes starting to seperate

both front anti roll bar bushes split and perished

nail in offside front tyre

no brake wieght for brake test but tested brakes before and all brakes locked as its an import

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,076 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 105,076 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,569 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,705 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers poor

Fail 30 Jun 2008 83,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers poor

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,475 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 72,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V23 JAB is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V23 JAB, 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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V23 JAB is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 July 2003.

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