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T472 DCY

1999 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

105,936 mi
Last recorded105,936 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 DCY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underneath of car has alot of corrosion and under spray applied

Fail 8 Jul 2015 105,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,510 miles

advise slight play to offside front rack end ( not track rod end ) at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,147 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 103,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,864 miles

advise slight play detected to offside front rack end at time of test

advise slight wear to nearside front headlight adjuster at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2012 101,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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)

scratch on nearside windscreen

spare wheel loose

Fail 29 Jun 2011 95,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,330 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside wiper worn

offside wiper worn

Fail 30 Jun 2008 68,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper worn

offside wiper worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,395 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 69,395 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 59,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,518 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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T472 DCY is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T472 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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T472 DCY is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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