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T789 DST

1999 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,321 mi
Last recorded40,321 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 DST
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,321 miles

light corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,303 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,648 miles

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

light corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,611 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,047 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 37,021 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 35,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,555 miles

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,457 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 31,456 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,569 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly corroded.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 30,569 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fuel tank slightly corroded.

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

Nearside rear tyre underinflated.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 29,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

surface corrosion to underneth of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

surface corrosion to underneth of vehicle

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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T789 DST is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T789 DST, 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 T789 DST registered?

T789 DST is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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