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VE03 XGJ

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 XGJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,520 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front headlights misty

Fail 5 Nov 2020 121,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,444 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 106,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 86,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,946 miles

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis / sills / members and panels

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe joint

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

rear suspension frame front bushes deteriorated

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes when park brake applied

Fail 27 Oct 2016 63,911 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 38% / offside slow in operation (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise attention (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis / sills / members and panels

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe joint

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

rear suspension frame front bushes deteriorated

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes when park brake applied

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,633 miles

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

child seat fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,104 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,106 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,075 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,437 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 30,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,157 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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VE03 XGJ is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE03 XGJ, 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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VE03 XGJ is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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