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VU03 MVC

2003 Mazda Premacy

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,766 mi
Last recorded151,766 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Premacy65,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 MVC
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 151,766 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis and sills to floors (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 151,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flitch (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis and sills to floors (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 149,729 miles

front fliches both sills to floors and rear chassis getting weak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 149,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front fliches both sills to floors and rear chassis getting weak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 148,631 miles

Offside front flitch getting weak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 148,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive not checked due 2 exhaust (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Offside front flitch getting weak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 148,228 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 134,724 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 134,724 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 97,628 miles

both wiper blades split.both front tyres on limits.both front anti-roll bar link boots split.corrosion at front exhaust mounting and rear joint.

Fail 18 May 2011 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both wiper blades split.both front tyres on limits.both front anti-roll bar link boots split.corrosion at front exhaust mounting and rear joint.

Pass 28 May 2010 83,236 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 69,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,439 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,252 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 23,252 miles

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

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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VU03 MVC is a 2003 Mazda Premacy in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU03 MVC, 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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VU03 MVC is a 2003 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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