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T497 DCU

1999 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,394 mi
Last recorded85,394 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda Premacy83,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 DCU
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,394 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,982 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 72,971 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,003 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 66,551 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,551 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,137 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,238 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 62,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,404 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 60,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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T497 DCU is a 1999 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Premacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,281 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 T497 DCU, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Premacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T497 DCU?

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What year was T497 DCU registered?

T497 DCU is a 1999 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T497 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T497 DCU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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