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T160 TDV

1999 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,647 mi
Last recorded73,647 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 TDV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,647 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f lower suspension bush perished/ splitting

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Feb 2021 73,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f lower suspension bush perished/ splitting

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 68,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,253 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 64,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion and hole to front of rear wheel arch within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,592 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,177 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,287 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,133 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,905 miles

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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T160 TDV is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T160 TDV, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T160 TDV registered?

T160 TDV is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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