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T287 ARC

1999 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,314 mi
Last recorded45,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 ARC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel beam corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 44,511 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated under floor centre section (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated under floor centre section (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel beam corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,662 miles

both outer sills surface corrosion

both rear under sills surface corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively footbrake both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,890 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,941 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,940 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,903 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,970 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 36,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 35,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2011 35,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,831 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,898 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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T287 ARC is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T287 ARC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T287 ARC registered?

T287 ARC is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T287 ARC safe to buy?

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