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SO52 RCZ

2003 Mazda Premacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,584 mi
Last recorded93,584 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Premacy65,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 RCZ
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,584 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2015 93,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,250 miles

advise nearside front drop link slightly worn

advise nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer side

advise offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

advise nearside front drop link slightly worn

advise nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer side

advise offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,739 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,594 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 76,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise engine oil leak

advise offside and nearside rear drop links worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,481 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs coroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 71,481 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,863 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 65,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,104 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 61,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,609 miles

advise front brake disds

Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,102 miles

both rear and nsf discs have surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2006 45,398 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 45,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SO52 RCZ is a 2003 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SO52 RCZ, 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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What year was SO52 RCZ registered?

SO52 RCZ is a 2003 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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