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YY52 YEG

2003 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YEG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,111 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,111 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag light on.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,312 miles

air bag light on.

handbrake travel high.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

air bag light on.

handbrake travel high.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,634 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 46,418 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges,still legal

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,224 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,247 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 29,243 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)

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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YY52 YEG is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY52 YEG, 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 YY52 YEG registered?

YY52 YEG is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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