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Y748 RBU

2001 Mazda Premacy

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,315 mi
Last recorded116,315 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Premacy76,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 RBU
MakeMazda
ModelPremacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 116,315 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 110,796 miles

backbox and centre section corroded at joint

engine sump corroded seeping oil

Fail 22 Feb 2014 110,685 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

backbox and centre section corroded at joint

engine sump corroded seeping oil

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,860 miles

All four rear suspension arms are heavily corroded (marked with yellow chalk)

Exhaust middle-rear flanges heavily corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 104,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All four rear suspension arms are heavily corroded (marked with yellow chalk)

Exhaust middle-rear flanges heavily corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,645 miles

Exhaust middle to rear flanges heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre has a deep cut in its sidewall

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust middle to rear flanges heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre has a deep cut in its sidewall

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 91,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust

front brake discs are worn

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm and badly on the inner edge

oil level on min sump is corroded

rear suspension drop links are worn

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on exhaust

front brake discs are worn

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm and badly on the inner edge

oil level on min sump is corroded

rear suspension drop links are worn

rear wiper blade is worn

Fail 20 Feb 2010 91,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 83,341 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing out side edge

Fail 19 Feb 2009 83,341 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre wearing out side edge

power steering resavoir empty

Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,636 miles

front tyres are worn to 3mm and on the inside edges advise tracking

sump is corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2007 69,103 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,103 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,085 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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Y748 RBU is a 2001 Mazda Premacy in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y748 RBU, 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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Y748 RBU is a 2001 Mazda Premacy, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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