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WM52 FSY

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,362 mi
Last recorded85,362 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 FSY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,558 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2013 73,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light on

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 35,847 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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WM52 FSY is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WM52 FSY, 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 WM52 FSY registered?

WM52 FSY is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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