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YA52 VEY

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,265 mi
Last recorded141,265 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VEY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 141,265 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 141,264 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 139,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 136,034 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 135,906 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,335 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 129,335 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 112,793 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,352 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,648 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 92,590 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,773 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 81,773 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 71,756 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 71,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YA52 VEY is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA52 VEY, 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 YA52 VEY registered?

YA52 VEY is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YA52 VEY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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