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W656 VCX

2000 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,975 mi
Last recorded173,975 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 VCX
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 173,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 161,577 miles

front head lights blured

slight bind on near side front brake

Pass 25 Apr 2017 152,932 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 24 Apr 2017 152,870 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroderd (2.4.A.3)

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2016 143,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 143,987 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 131,746 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 131,746 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 123,985 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 123,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 114,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 102,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 102,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 60,537 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,537 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 59,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,069 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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W656 VCX is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W656 VCX, 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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W656 VCX is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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