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W98 LAU

2000 Mazda Premacy

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Premacy83,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 LAU
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,090 miles

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

Front rear wishbone bushes cracked

Vehicle has corrosion around chassis,sills and components

Fail 10 Jan 2017 74,090 miles

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

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

Front rear wishbone bushes cracked

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

Vehicle has corrosion around chassis,sills and components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,062 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,235 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 73,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear tyres cracked, perished, and worn on edges

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,129 miles

NSR & OSR tyres cracked and perished

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,129 miles

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

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

NSR & OSR tyres cracked and perished

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner edge

rear vtyres worn over edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,233 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,176 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 60,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,947 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 51,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W98 LAU is a 2000 Mazda Premacy in Red 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 W98 LAU, 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 W98 LAU registered?

W98 LAU is a 2000 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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