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W397 SKL

2000 Mazda Premacy

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,402 mi
Last recorded163,402 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 SKL
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 163,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damaged to nearside outer sill.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 154,513 miles

exhaust system deteriorating.

slight damaged to nearside outer sill.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 146,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 137,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 137,383 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 131,881 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 121,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 123,332 miles

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 115,372 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 105,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 96,070 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 96,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 90,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine running very poorly and intermitantly missfiring

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 SKL is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKL, 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 SKL registered?

W397 SKL is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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