Mazda Premacy (2000)
2000 Mazda Premacy
CarHunch analysed 2,061 real MOT records for the 2000 Mazda Premacy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Mazda Premacy has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71%, notably below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a meaningful concern for a used buyer. Petrol versions fare slightly better at 71.3% pass rate versus diesels at 68.7%, but neither inspires confidence.
These Premacys are now 24 years old with a median mileage of just over 82,000, suggesting moderate use for their age, yet they're failing MOTs at above-average frequency with an average of 3.81 failures per test and a notably high 15.4 advisories per vehicle. If you're considering one, budget for imminent suspension and trim issues (the advisory tally points to wear), get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks for corrosion and brake condition, and expect repair bills to keep coming.
What to check before buying a 2000 Mazda Premacy
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (84%) | 1,723 | 71.3% | 3.79 |
| Diesel (16%) | 337 | 68.7% | 3.94 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Mazda Premacy vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Mazda Premacy vehicles fall between 66,781 and 98,428 miles.
2000 Mazda Premacy — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Mazda Premacy
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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68.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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67.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.5%
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint
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32.9%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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32.5%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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32.5%
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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