2000 Mazda Premacy — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Mazda Premacy passed 71.2% of its 285 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.9% fail rate), the 2000 Premacy comes out 1.9pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.9%) and lighting & signalling (16.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp and headlamp aim — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 26 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 34.8% versus 23.8%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 46.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.7% in 2021 to 27.3% in 2024, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.9% | 51 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.8% | 48 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.0% | 37 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.4% | 24 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.7% | 22 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 26 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 26 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 21 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 21 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 20 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 46.0% | 131 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.8% | 85 |
| 3 | Brakes | 28.8% | 82 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.0% | 57 |
| 5 | Other defects | 18.6% | 53 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 17.9% | 51 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 63 | 23.8% |
| 60-90k | 81 | 24.7% |
| 90-120k | 87 | 33.3% |
| 120-150k | 46 | 34.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 104 | 32.7% |
| 2022 | 74 | 29.7% |
| 2023 | 47 | 21.3% |
| 2024 | 33 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Premacy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 17.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (17.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (16.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Mazda Premacys pass their MOT?
71.2% of the 285 2000 Mazda Premacy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Mazda Premacy?
Suspension, recorded in 17.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.8%).
Does the 2000 Premacy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.8% in the 30-60k band to 34.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 285 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.