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YB52 UTJ

2003 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 UTJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2016 139,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front side wall has some damage

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 124,625 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

front coil spring corroded

front link bar bushes perished

stone chip zone A

Fail 23 Jan 2015 124,619 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

front coil spring corroded

front link bar bushes perished

stone chip zone A

Pass 7 Jan 2014 110,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,534 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,602 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,872 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 70,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

management light stoping on

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,042 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,041 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 39,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YB52 UTJ is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB52 UTJ, 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 YB52 UTJ registered?

YB52 UTJ is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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