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KE03 HPL

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,520 mi
Last recorded63,520 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 HPL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 63,520 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 63,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 61,751 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 61,749 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,462 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORROD

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,140 miles

CAR RUSTING UNDER BODY

N/S AND O/S FRONT STRUT MOUNTS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 28 Jan 2022 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

CAR RUSTING UNDER BODY

Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,122 miles

CAR STARTING TO RUST UNDERSIDE

Fail 22 Jan 2021 54,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

CAR STARTING TO RUST UNDERSIDE

Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,317 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 46,106 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 46,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,895 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 45,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,571 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 45,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,798 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,976 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 42,976 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,633 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,633 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,511 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,794 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 20,794 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,166 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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KE03 HPL is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KE03 HPL, 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 KE03 HPL registered?

KE03 HPL is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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