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V218 GAO

1999 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,858 mi
Last recorded109,858 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 GAO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre slightly under inflated

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 103,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre slightly under inflated

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,372 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer cv joint boots perished

Fail 17 Feb 2010 85,372 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer cv joint boots perished

Pass 4 Oct 2008 77,621 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,241 miles

Slight corrosion front brake discs, rear brake pipes & mid exhaust. Slight perishing front brake hoses. Front tyres 2.5mm.

Fail 9 Oct 2007 69,217 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight corrosion front brake discs, rear brake pipes & mid exhaust. Slight perishing front brake hoses. Front tyres 2.5mm.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,620 miles

corrosion on sump slight oil leak

rear brake readings slightly low

slight drag on offside front brake

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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V218 GAO is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V218 GAO, 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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V218 GAO is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V218 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 GAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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