Mazda Premacy MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda Premacy. Check any Premacy by registration number below.

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83.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.3%

vs Mazda Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mazda Premacy — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda Premacy has an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, which is 0.3 percentage points above the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Premacy is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mazda Premacy fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Premacy for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mazda Premacy, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mazda Premacy performs at MOT across different model years.

2017

Based on 70 vehicles

84.3%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

10.2%

2014

Based on 33 vehicles

84.8%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

14.8%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

2013

Based on 62 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 10yr

89k mi

2012

Based on 69 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

10.6%

2005

Based on 351 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2004

Based on 154 vehicles

49.4%Poor

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

10.7%

Retest Rate

32.1%

2003

Based on 1,387 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

12.5%

Retest Rate

46.9%

Mileage at 5yr

123k mi

Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

2002

Based on 1,685 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

38.9%

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2001

Based on 1,529 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

29.6%

Mileage at 10yr

160k mi

2000

Based on 2,150 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

25.0%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

1999

Based on 1,000 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

52.4%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

1998

Based on 59 vehicles

84.7%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

0

Based on 496 vehicles

68.5%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Mileage at 5yr

85k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mazda Premacy

The most common reasons a Mazda Premacy fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

17.7%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

6.8%

Mazda Premacy Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

7.1%

Offside

5.7%

Front Nearside

4.3%

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

Mazda Mx-30 Se-l Lux Ev

93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Mazda Mx-6

70.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

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See detailed fault analysis for Mazda Premacy

Mazda Premacy — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda Premacy MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda Premacy?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda Premacy is 83.6% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda Premacy?

The most common MOT failures on the Mazda Premacy are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (17.7%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (6.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mazda Premacy reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, the Mazda Premacy is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda Premacy?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mazda Premacy?

Typical mileage for the Mazda Premacy: 86,009 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Premacy to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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