MOT reliability

Mazda Premacy gxi

Q: Is the Mazda Premacy gxi reliable?

Across 102 Mazda Premacy gxi vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

102 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed

68%

MOT pass rate

Based on 102 Mazda Premacy gxi vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Premacy gxi has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,274 miles.

102

Vehicles

146

MOT tests

7,467

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Premacy gxi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Premacy gxi MOT tests:

Other119%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Steering5%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Brakes2%

Mazda Premacy gxi pass rate by age

How the Mazda Premacy gxi's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	6	83%
6	14	93%
7	22	82%
8	22	68%
9	21	62%
10	9	56%
11	3	67%
12	3	67%
13	2	50%
14	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (86), Other (14), Diesel (2)

Most common Mazda Premacy gxi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Premacy gxi MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (4 times)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (4 times)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)

Mazda Premacy gxi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	1	3	100%	34,749
2001	3	12	83%	68,291
2000	9	54	69%	189,660
1999	8	37	73%	96,851

Mazda Premacy gxi reliability FAQ

Across 102 Mazda Premacy gxi vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Premacy gxi MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).

The typical Mazda Premacy gxi in our data has covered around 117,274 miles.

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