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FT02 VLX

2002 Mazda Premacy

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,878 mi
Last recorded127,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda Premacy70,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 VLX
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 127,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 120,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 15 Jul 2014 120,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,351 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 114,858 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front anti rollbar linge dust cover deteroirated

Pass 16 Jul 2011 103,302 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front discs slightly scored

Pass 10 Jul 2010 97,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 91,538 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 85,209 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 77,935 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 77,923 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,548 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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FT02 VLX is a 2002 Mazda Premacy in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Premacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 70,368 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 FT02 VLX, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Premacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT02 VLX registered?

FT02 VLX is a 2002 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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