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MF03 OFS

2003 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,821 mi
Last recorded122,821 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 OFS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,821 miles

Extensive underbody repairs have been done all heavily undersealed cannot fully ascertain quality of repairs

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 121,985 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,885 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 118,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,846 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 96,844 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,932 miles

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating,but not allowing the ingress of dirt etc at time of the examination

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating,but not allowing the ingress of dirt etc at time of the examination

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.67mm

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The offside rear lower outer sill has slight surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(5.4.2)The instrument display has two SRS/Air Bag warning lamps illuminated indicating either one is switched off,and the other a fault present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,927 miles

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.0mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle owner should have any necessary repairs carried out.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 78,927 miles

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.0mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle owner should have any necessary repairs carried out.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,617 miles

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal antislip provision is worn

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The instrument display has two Air bag(s) warning lamp(s) indicating a fault condition.These lamp(s) are not mot related test items at present,but are soon to be introduced

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,142 miles

(1.1.4b)The nearside rear lamp unit lower securing device is slightly loose

(1.1.4b)The offside rear lamp unit lower securing device is slightly loose

(1.6B1.2,4)The nearside headlamp horizontal alignment is set at the lower 2.0% limit and aiming towards the 0.5% limit

(1.6B1.2,4)The offside headlamp horizontal alignment is set at the lower 2.0% limit and aiming towards the 0.5% limit

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is slightly deteriorated

(2.5C.1d)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is slightly deteriorated

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pad 'inner' is wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pad 'inner' is wearing thin

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service/adjustments

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,647 miles

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming in the bearings

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 20% throughout the operating range

Fail 3 Mar 2009 52,597 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming in the bearings

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 20% throughout the operating range

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,637 miles

(2d)Items within the boot which the Nominated Tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out should ideally be removed prior to presenting for the test

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 15%,which may be becoming due for service

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt to the nearside rear

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,193 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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MF03 OFS is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF03 OFS, 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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MF03 OFS is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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