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V189 EGK

1999 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,609 mi
Last recorded63,609 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 EGK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 63,609 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper mountings (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Not within 30cm (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both&sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,171 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,759 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 47,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,909 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 44,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,353 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,982 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 36,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,772 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 32,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front tyre inner tread wear

slight lump near side rear tyre inner wall

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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V189 EGK is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V189 EGK, 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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What year was V189 EGK registered?

V189 EGK is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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