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MF03 UTP

2003 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,036 mi
Last recorded98,036 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Demio51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 UTP
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 98,036 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear underside heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,604 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear chassis

front brake pads worn very low

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside outer cv gaiter perishing

offside front tyre worn to limits

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

play in nearside front lower ball joint

play in offside front wheel bearing

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,459 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limits

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front chassis

Front brake pads worn low

Fuel cap seal perishing

Heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer cv gaiter perishing

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Slight bind offside front brake

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,459 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Both headlamp aims on lower limits

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front chassis

Front brake pads worn low

Fuel cap seal perishing

Heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer cv gaiter perishing

Nearside rear tyre worn substantially low on edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,717 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to both front chassis

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to exhaust system

fuel cap seal perishing

perishing to both outer cv gaiters

perishing to rear axle bushes

previous welding repairs to both rear inner and outer sills

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion to both front chassis

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to exhaust system

fuel cap seal perishing

perishing to both outer cv gaiters

perishing to rear axle bushes

previous welding repairs to both rear inner and outer sills

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,942 miles

Body Panels Generally damaged

Front & Rear Suspension & Steering component rubbers perished

Fuel Tank rusty

Rear Bumper Mounting Areas corroded

Underside Generally Rusty & Soft in places

Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body Panels Generally damaged

Front & Rear Suspension & Steering component rubbers perished

Fuel Tank rusty

Rear Bumper Mounting Areas corroded

Underside Generally Rusty & Soft in places

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,927 miles

both rear tyres perished

damage osf wing

dust covers perishing

fuel pipes rusty

some play o/s track rod end

underside rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,042 miles

fuel tank rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

nearside rear tyre worn to limits

offside wiper splitting

rear axle bushes perishing

scratch in windscreen

both front coil springs and cup supports rusty

both front tyres wearing

both fuel pipes rusty

both inner sills rusty

both outer cv gaiters perishing

both rear tyres perishing

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2013 52,042 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front coil springs and cup supports rusty

both front tyres wearing

both fuel pipes rusty

both inner sills rusty

both outer cv gaiters perishing

both rear tyres perishing

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

fuel tank rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

nearside rear tyre worn to limits

offside wiper splitting

rear axle bushes perishing

scratch in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,189 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,230 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre starting to perished

rear washers inop/no water to rear screen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,320 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,674 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 25,306 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,937 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 UTP is a 2003 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2003 Mazda Demio, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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