2002 Mazda Premacy 2.0L Petrol · CE52 DWA

The vehicle presents a concerning trend regarding structural integrity despite its low mileage status. While it passed its most recent test in October 2024 at 67,856 miles, this followed a significant failure just eight days prior. The October 2024 failure revealed excessive corrosion seriously affecting the strength of the offside front engine mountain mounting area and the offside rear outer body sill. Although the subsequent pass downgraded these specific areas to corroded but not seriously affecting overall security, the presence of such major structural defects indicates the vehicle is reaching a critical stage in its operational life. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,827 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 7,529 miles between September 2022 and October 2023, followed by another 7,671 miles in the following 12 months. While low usage often results in less mechanical wear on moving components like the engine and gearbox, it frequently correlates with accelerated corrosion and rubber degradation if the vehicle sits for long periods, which appears to be consistent with the persistent rust issues seen in this record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, specifically focusing on the engine mounting points and sills. The record shows a recurring minor exhaust leak dating back to at least 2022, which suggests the exhaust system has not been proactively addressed. Furthermore, the mention of corrosion on all front and rear suspension components across multiple tests indicates that the bushes, arms, and mounting points are likely thinning and prone to failure. Given the previous failure for structural weakness in 2024, the risk of the vehicle failing its next MOT is high as the rust continues to progress through the metalwork.