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W438 PGC

2000 Mazda Premacy

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,056 mi
Last recorded147,056 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 PGC
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 147,056 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 143,282 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 142,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 137,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,019 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Both rear anti-roll bar link dust covers starting to split

Nearside front brake binding but ok on brake test

Pass 17 Mar 2015 126,025 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 126,025 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 125,798 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 120,476 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,003 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,611 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,313 miles

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

front tyres worn on egdes

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

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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W438 PGC is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W438 PGC, 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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W438 PGC is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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