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T298 BPX

1999 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

10,851 mi
Last recorded10,851 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 BPX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,851 miles

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Engine oil level only just above min mark

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket missing but exhaust has enough support to meet required standards

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake lever has a long travel but has reserve movement

Nearside front seat runners worn and seat moves but secures in an up-right position and locks in correct positions

Underbody has various areas of corrosion but none excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,784 miles

Clutch metal hyraulic pipes under bonnet very corroded

Front exhaust section sealed with exhaust cement but not leaking exhaust gases

Fuel tank cap very stiff and difficult to open and close

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on the inner edge but still above legal limit

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 7,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Clutch metal hyraulic pipes under bonnet very corroded

Front exhaust section sealed with exhaust cement but not leaking exhaust gases

Fuel tank cap very stiff and difficult to open and close

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on the inner edge but still above legal limit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 5,762 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,351 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside fog light lens cracked

osr tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2008 808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2008 793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 91,480 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 91,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,033 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 78,033 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

165/70R13T and Tracking out

N/S/F Seat slight movement?

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight movement in both driveshafts

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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T298 BPX is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T298 BPX, 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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T298 BPX is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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