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ET52 LYK

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

141,361 mi
Last recorded141,361 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 LYK
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 141,361 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management lamp illuminated

vehicle structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2021 139,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,529 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2019 128,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter perished

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2018 122,397 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

outer sills getting rusty

under corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2018 122,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides axle bushes deterioted

Rear outer sills slightly rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,884 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills getting rusty

fuel neck bracket rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

both rear outer sills starting to rust

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,941 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,339 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,320 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,281 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,592 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,749 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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ET52 LYK is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ET52 LYK, 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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ET52 LYK is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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