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YH03 FRC

2003 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,466 mi
Last recorded84,466 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FRC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,466 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in n/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in o/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,294 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,124 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,895 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 59,893 miles

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

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

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,076 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,896 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,896 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,013 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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YH03 FRC is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH03 FRC, 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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YH03 FRC is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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