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W397 MBT

2000 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,974 mi
Last recorded107,974 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 MBT
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust joints corroided

Fail 28 Nov 2018 107,892 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,082 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail next to rear exhaust box (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 102,992 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail next to rear exhaust box (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,230 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 91,230 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,524 miles

exhaust corroided

Fail 29 Nov 2014 84,524 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroided

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight binding on n/s/r brake acceptable

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,216 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn close to wear markers

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

sump corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,027 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 57,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,057 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 52,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 45,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre nail in shoulder (185/65T14)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 45,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre nail in shoulder (185/65T14)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,048 miles

o/s/f suspension has a minor leak of oil but is nnot affecting damping at the time of test.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,734 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Premacy?

Based on 131,632 MOT tests across 10,038 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,674
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
10,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,246
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 7,331
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,828
position lamp(s) not working 3,408
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W397 MBT is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Premacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 83,862 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 Premacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W397 MBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Premacy typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda Premacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W397 MBT registered?

W397 MBT is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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