MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both outer cv joint boots perished
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
Slight corrosion front brake discs, rear brake pipes & mid exhaust. Slight perishing front brake hoses. Front tyres 2.5mm.
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.
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.
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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?
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