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AV03 VBC

2003 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,753 mi
Last recorded79,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Premacy65,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VBC
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,753 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 79,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Unable to visually inspect brake pads

Fail 18 Jun 2021 71,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficency on limit

Rear Suspension components corroded

Unable to visually inspect brake pads

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 68,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill, within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill, within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode at ends of plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides drop link gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both sides areas around wheel arches and sill panels starting to corrode but not holed

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front/rear (0.1 (b))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,337 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides drop link gaiters (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2017 58,669 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

various underbody and chassis surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2017 58,668 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

various underbody and chassis surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,016 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 15 Mar 2016 54,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,324 miles

items removed from drives view

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,631 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces badly corroded.(recommend replacement)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,797 miles

inner edge of front brake disc's starting to corrode

Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,725 miles

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

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

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

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

inner edge of front brake disc's starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,549 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 17,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,111 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 10,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,087 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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AV03 VBC is a 2003 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Premacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 65,029 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 AV03 VBC, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Premacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV03 VBC is a 2003 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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