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WJ51 VFV

2001 Mazda Premacy

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,181 mi
Last recorded124,181 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda Premacy76,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VFV
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus adjoining components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe n/s and o/s to the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery weak ??

handbrake long travel ?

Fail 25 Mar 2019 124,181 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / lower arm front mt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus adjoining components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe n/s and o/s to the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery weak ??

handbrake long travel ?

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer end (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

front subframe surface corrosion developing

handbrake travel long ?

rear underside corrosion developing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test fluffy dice ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 120,811 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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test fluffy dice ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 13 May 2016 117,994 miles

exhaust rusty at the front

suspension parts rusty at the rear

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

eng oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

eng oil leak

off side front brake disc worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 108,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,511 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 97,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,993 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,966 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,094 miles

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

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

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

front pads 4000 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on outside edge and small cracks in side walls

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,885 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,885 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,914 miles

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

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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WJ51 VFV is a 2001 Mazda Premacy in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Premacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 76,169 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 WJ51 VFV, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Premacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ51 VFV is a 2001 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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