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HW02 BUF

2002 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Premacy70,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 BUF
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 128,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED AND FAILED EXHAUST JOINT (7.1.2)

GEARCHANGE STIFF

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch damaged and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,373 miles

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

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

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear arch damaged

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2014 101,249 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear arch damaged

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,842 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 90,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre has thorn inner tread

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 83,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre has thorn inner tread

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,107 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERORATED

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,646 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight handbrake travel

Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,711 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Aug 2008 47,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,542 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,315 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 32,284 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 23,998 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 23,998 miles

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

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

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

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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HW02 BUF is a 2002 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW02 BUF, 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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HW02 BUF is a 2002 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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