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GL53 YBV

2003 Mazda Premacy

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,839 mi
Last recorded91,839 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Premacy65,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YBV
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gaitor missing retainer

body corroded generally

exhaust corroded

headlamp levelling device manual control masked

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 16 Jan 2020 91,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner CV gaitor missing retainer

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corroded generally

exhaust corroded

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,254 miles

general corrosion to underside

nearside front inner CV gaitor missing retaining clip

nearside headlamp bulb connector melted

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 10 Jan 2019 79,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion to underside

nearside front inner CV gaitor missing retaining clip

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,036 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,035 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

drive belt squeak / noisy

Pass 16 May 2016 65,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

high level stop light working at 50%

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 10 May 2016 65,492 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

high level stop light working at 50%

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,515 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,509 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2012
Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,874 miles

front wipers smearing the screen

play in n/s/f drop link

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,957 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,835 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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GL53 YBV is a 2003 Mazda Premacy in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GL53 YBV, 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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GL53 YBV is a 2003 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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