Mazda Premacy
From 583 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons 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, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, 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, caused 48 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 48 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 28 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 22 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 13 |
| headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing | 13 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24.1% of Premacy failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 14.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £117.
Mazda Premacy on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 83 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 83. At this rate, roughly 6.7 years until none remain. Now at 6.1% of its peak (9,277 in 2005 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 128 | 435 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2025 Q2 | 137 | 440 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2025 Q1 | 144 | 444 | +0 | -21 | -21 |
| 2024 Q4 | 155 | 454 | +0 | -37 | -37 |
| 2024 Q3 | 171 | 475 | +1 | -15 | -14 |
| 2024 Q2 | 183 | 477 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2024 Q1 | 198 | 476 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2023 Q4 | 218 | 478 | +0 | -20 | -20 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Premacys tested had between 44,739 and 106,002 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 61,476 median miles, the Premacy has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda Premacy MOT pass rate?
The Mazda Premacy has a 67.2% MOT pass rate based on 583 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda Premacy?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda Premacy is 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, which caused 48 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Mazda Premacys are on UK roads?
There are 128 Mazda Premacys currently licensed on UK roads, with 435 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda Premacy at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda Premacy is 61,476 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,739 and 106,002 miles.
Buying a used Premacy?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £117 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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