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W401 VCY

2000 Mazda Premacy

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,364 mi
Last recorded47,364 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 VCY
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 47,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake backplates corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,256 miles

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front subframe corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 45,249 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,758 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system detora6ted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 42,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system detora6ted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,780 miles

Rear and front subframes corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 40,780 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear and front subframes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,454 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 38,448 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise battery slightly loose

advise front and rear suspension components corroding

advise front wipers slight smearing

advise outer sills corroding

advise under body and components corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear suspension components corroding

advise underbody corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under vehicle & on components

nsf wiper light smear

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,047 miles

advise under body suspension components and subframes corroding

advise underbody corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2012 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise under body suspension components and subframes corroding

advise underbody corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under vehicle

nearside front anti roll bar stab link gaiter split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

second washer jet partially blocked

wipers light smeer

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,796 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,631 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 37,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,020 miles

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

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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W401 VCY is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W401 VCY, 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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W401 VCY is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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