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W397 WBV

2000 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,228 mi
Last recorded124,228 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 124,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Right rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,329 miles

Exhaust rear flange joint corroded.

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 119,329 miles

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

Exhaust rear flange joint corroded.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,195 miles

(2.4G.2)The nearside rear suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

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

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application/reducing mode are at 25:27%

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

(5.2.4a)All seat belts locking storks are becoming stiff in operation

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area (welding repair)ideally requires the weld grinding off and then painting,sealing over

(6.1C.1)The offside door mirror housing is slightly damaged

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers provide no liquid to clear the swept area

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

NOTES TAKEN AT TIME OF RETEST

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

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.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 114,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

(2.4G.2)The nearside rear suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

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

(3.5.1g)The nearside front brake pads are worn to the manufacturer recommended replacement interval

(3.5.1g)The offside front brake pads are worn to the manufacturer recommended replacement interval

(3.7.2e)The front service brakes proportionality during their reducing mode are at 20%

(3.7.6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their reducing mode are at 20%

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

(5.2.4a)All seat belts locking storks are becoming stiff in operation

(6.1C.1)The offside door mirror housing is slightly damaged

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers provide no liquid to clear the swept area

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

Note that regulation (3.7.2e) above should read 28% and not 20% as indicated.

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

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.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,052 miles

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has been repaired by an outside contractor and sealed over.

(2.4C.3c)The offside rear suspension top mounting has corroded but not seriously weakend at the timeo of examination

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush is slightly split,not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination.

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is slightly split,not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination.

(2.4G.2)The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) have slight free play present.

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present at the time of examination.

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn close to the legal limit at both the outer shoulders areas

(6.1.1)The nearside rear outer wing panel inside the lip area of the lower arch has corrosion present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

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 presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 104,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

(2.4C.3c)The offside rear suspension top mounting has corroded but not seriously weakend at the timeo of examination

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush is slightly split,not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination.

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is slightly split,not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination.

(2.4G.2)The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) have slight free play present.

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present at the time of examination.

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn close to the legal limit at both the outer shoulders areas

(6.1.1)The nearside rear outer wing panel inside the lip area of the lower arch has corrosion present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

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 presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 92,238 miles

(2.4A.2)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

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

(4.1D.1b)The offside rear tyre shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

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

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washer(s) provide no liquid to clear the swept area in conjunction with the wiper blade

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 9 Feb 2011 92,238 miles

(2.4A.2)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

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

(4.1D.1b)The offside rear tyre shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

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

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washer(s) provide no liquid to clear the swept area in conjunction with the wiper blade

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,606 miles

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring at the top mounting area has corrosion forming

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring at the top mounting area has corrosion forming

(2.4G.3)The nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush is starting to deteriorate/split

(2.4G.3)The offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is starting to deteriorate/split

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present within the fulcrum

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

(5.1B.1a)The offside front specified seat belt locking stork mounting to the seat has play present indicating wear present

(5.1B.5a)The centre rear specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(5.1B.5a)The nearside front specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(5.1B.5a)The nearside rear specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(5.1B.5a)The offside front specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(5.1B.5a)The offside rear specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(6.1.1)The front cross member is starting to show signs of corrosion forming in various areas along its length

(8.2.3)The nearside and the offside front windscreen washers function do not all provide liquid to clear the swept area,where only 'one' screen washer now provides liquid

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror which could obscure the drivers view of the road should not be fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2010 82,606 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring at the top mounting area has corrosion forming

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring at the top mounting area has corrosion forming

(2.4G.3)The nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush is starting to deteriorate/split

(2.4G.3)The offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is starting to deteriorate/split

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present within the fulcrum

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

(5.1B.1a)The offside front specified seat belt locking stork mounting to the seat has play present indicating wear present

(5.1B.5a)The centre rear specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(5.1B.5a)The nearside front specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(5.1B.5a)The nearside rear specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(5.1B.5a)The offside front specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(5.1B.5a)The offside rear specified seat locking stork operation is becoming stiff and ideally requires a lubrication service

(6.1.1)The front cross member is starting to show signs of corrosion forming in various areas along its length

(8.2.3)The nearside and the offside front windscreen washers function do not all provide liquid to clear the swept area,where only 'one' screen washer now provides liquid

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror which could obscure the drivers view of the road should not be fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,325 miles

(2.4G.3)The nearside rear antiroll bar linkage ball joint has slight free play present

(2.4G.3)The offside front antiroll bar linkage ball joint has slight free play present

(2.7.3)The nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil present

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

(5.1B.5a)The offside front specified seat locking stork appears to have some lateral movement present

(5.1B.5a)The offside front specified seat locking stork appears to have spring or space washers missing creating some lateral movement present

(5.1B.5a)The operation of the specified front seat locking stork is becoming stiff in operation and may soon require service.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 63,744 miles

slight corrosion on front discs on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,447 miles

front discs corroded on inner

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,425 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 WBV is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WBV, 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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W397 WBV is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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