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VE52 YJG

2003 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,781 mi
Last recorded105,781 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 YJG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 105,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 100,392 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 100,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 91,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,795 miles

damage to bonnet

Fail 13 Jun 2015 84,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to bonnet

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,092 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 75,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,181 miles

both rear tyres have uneven inner tread

both rear tyres perished and badly cracked

offside rear outer body sill starting to corrode and weaken

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,630 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 51,630 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,057 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,732 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,607 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,305 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 38,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2007 31,374 miles

passenger front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,567 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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VE52 YJG is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VE52 YJG, 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 VE52 YJG registered?

VE52 YJG is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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