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X397 VAF

2001 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,074 mi
Last recorded101,074 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Premacy76,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 VAF
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017 101,074 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/65/14

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,660 miles

both head lights frosty

Fail 4 Feb 2015 92,658 miles

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

both head lights frosty

Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,310 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 90,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,512 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2013 86,511 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,720 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adv exhaust corroded

adv sump corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,707 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,658 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,647 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 23 Jan 2008 64,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,742 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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X397 VAF is a 2001 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 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 X397 VAF, 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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X397 VAF is a 2001 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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