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SO03 VEM

2003 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,436 mi
Last recorded181,436 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda Premacy65,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 VEM
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 181,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 181,436 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2012 163,479 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 163,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 145,502 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 145,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 126,867 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 126,867 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,246 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,246 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,458 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 56,458 miles

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

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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SO03 VEM is a 2003 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SO03 VEM, 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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SO03 VEM is a 2003 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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