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W656 ECS

2000 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

139,653 mi
Last recorded139,653 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 ECS
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,653 miles

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

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation and corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion nearside and offside outer and inner sill panels

Fail 25 Apr 2013 139,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation and corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion nearside and offside outer and inner sill panels

Pass 23 Apr 2012 130,943 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 130,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror damaged but not adversely effecting rear view

Pass 13 Apr 2011 119,964 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 119,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,093 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,268 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,268 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2008 79,814 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 79,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,007 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 75,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

N/SIDE REAR TYRE 2MM O/SIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,021 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 64,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 56,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 56,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust front bracket loose

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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W656 ECS is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W656 ECS, 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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W656 ECS is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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