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Y159 VKE

2001 Mazda Premacy

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,672 mi
Last recorded71,672 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda Premacy76,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers split but still clearing windscreen.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,672 miles

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

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

Wipers split but still clearing windscreen.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,267 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,019 miles

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

N/s/r tyre perished on the outer sidewall.

O/s wiper blade split but still clears windscreen.

O/s/r tyre perished on the outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

N/s/r tyre perished on the outer sidewall.

O/s wiper blade split but still clears windscreen.

O/s/r tyre perished on the outer sidewall.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,870 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,870 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,242 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 39,222 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 30,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 28,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,107 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 25,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,624 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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Y159 VKE is a 2001 Mazda Premacy in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y159 VKE, 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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What year was Y159 VKE registered?

Y159 VKE is a 2001 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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