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T163 DCY

1999 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 DCY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 83,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 83,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 68,385 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 68,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T163 DCY is a 1999 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 T163 DCY, 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 T163 DCY registered?

T163 DCY is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T163 DCY safe to buy?

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