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T978 BLG

1999 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,093 mi
Last recorded105,093 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 BLG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,093 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes poor

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/f wing and rear1/4 damaged

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 105,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

both front lower arm bushes poor

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/f wing and rear1/4 damaged

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,986 miles

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

both nearside arches damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2010 82,986 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

both nearside arches damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,104 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,221 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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T978 BLG is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T978 BLG, 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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T978 BLG is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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