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SO03 VEP

2003 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Premacy65,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil sump corroded and showing slight signs of oil

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,437 miles

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded and shows slight signs of oil

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,365 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,475 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jun 2010 52,001 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,670 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 43,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,370 miles

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

all four anti-roll bar drop link gaitors split

both rear tyres perished between tread blocks

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,996 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SO03 VEP is a 2003 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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