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T552 ABT

1999 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,794 mi
Last recorded46,794 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 ABT
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

front exhaust mount corroded but system still supported

Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint poped out (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

front exhaust mount corroded but system still supported

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,145 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,131 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 8,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,126 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 7,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f and both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 6,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,064 miles

f/n/s tyre side wall cracking.

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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T552 ABT is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T552 ABT, 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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T552 ABT is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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