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Y478 NCB

2001 Mazda Premacy

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Premacy76,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 NCB
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 87,265 miles

0ffside rear chassie carroded

exhaust carroded

Fail 5 May 2015 87,137 miles

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

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

0ffside rear chassie carroded

exhaust carroded

Pass 8 May 2014 81,909 miles

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

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

acid leaking from battery

offside rear chassie carroded

Fail 3 May 2014 81,866 miles

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

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

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

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

acid leaking from battery

offside rear chassie carroded

Pass 11 May 2013 76,366 miles

offside middle chassie carroded

offside rear chassi carroded

rear exaust carroded

Pass 12 May 2012 71,231 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 11 May 2012 71,231 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 60,466 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 60,466 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 56,159 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 56,115 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,873 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,477 miles

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)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y478 NCB is a 2001 Mazda Premacy in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y478 NCB, 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 Y478 NCB registered?

Y478 NCB is a 2001 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y478 NCB safe to buy?

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