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W288 APU

2000 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,768 mi
Last recorded102,768 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 APU
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,768 miles

nearside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear light lens damages

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has misfire on idle

Fail 5 Aug 2016 102,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damages

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

vehicle has misfire on idle

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 90,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,030 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear anti roll bar linkage deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,479 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 65,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,220 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,272 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,074 miles

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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W288 APU is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W288 APU, 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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What year was W288 APU registered?

W288 APU is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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