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P990 YGJ

1997 Mazda 121

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

22,685 mi
Last recorded22,685 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 YGJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 22,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Mar 2021 22,656 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 22,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,556 miles

PAS pipes corroded slightly

heavy surface rust on n/s sill

Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 12 Mar 2018 22,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corrode and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,391 miles

general rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2017 22,391 miles

Fuel hose leaking on engine (7.2.3)

general rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,239 miles

Nearside Outer corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear corrosion to chassis rail

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear corrosion to chassis rail

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on chassis

osr tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 10 Mar 2015 16,908 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on chassis

osr tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2014 5,621 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 5,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSF tyre cracking inside

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,444 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,890 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 76,890 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Mazda 121?

Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,747
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,459
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,371
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,598
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,343
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,793
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P990 YGJ is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 56,237 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P990 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P990 YGJ registered?

P990 YGJ is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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