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VU03 MVD

2003 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 MVD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 112,805 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure retaining pin clip not fastened as intended (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front outer cv boots are aged/perished

engine mil lamp on

o/s/r chassis above rear exhaust is considerably corroded

rear silencer is corroded thru/general exhaust condition poor

rear subframe mounting bushes are aged

surface corrosion evident underbody/suspension/has has previous welding/repair

Pass 19 May 2016 102,603 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 102,590 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,826 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine management warning light on.

Front tyres uneven wear.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,529 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,528 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,129 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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 16 Feb 2010 30,315 miles

front inner pads low

Rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,179 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 27,179 miles

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

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 26 Feb 2008 23,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,271 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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VU03 MVD is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Green 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 VU03 MVD, 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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VU03 MVD is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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