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W228 RDU

2000 Mazda Premacy

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,795 mi
Last recorded122,795 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RDU
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 122,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Lense faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lense faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 111,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lense faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,269 miles

both sides front tyres are very worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs are corroded

front number plate is poor

rear wiper blade is poor

Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,903 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs are corroded

front number plate is poor

rear wiper blade is poor

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,005 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper not clearing the sceen

Fail 8 Feb 2011 68,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper not clearing the sceen

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,254 miles

both front tyres are very poor on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate is poor

front suspension roll bar mountings are poor and there is knocking nouse front.

rear wiper blade is torn

Fail 25 Jan 2010 64,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are very poor on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate is poor

oil added to engine

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,065 miles

3 child seats fitted in rear

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in nearside front and offside rear roll bar links

Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,163 miles

2x rear child seats fitted

offside rear antiroll bar link poor

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake noisey

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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W228 RDU is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Premacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 83,862 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 W228 RDU, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Premacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W228 RDU is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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