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V265 LEC

1999 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,688 mi
Last recorded86,688 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 LEC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 86,688 miles

Rear drop sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2020 86,688 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear drop sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 82,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 82,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 79,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Hand brake has slight low effort

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R outer sill

Pass 9 May 2017 75,967 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 75,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear to rear axle bushes

Fail 19 May 2016 71,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear to rear axle bushes

Pass 19 May 2015 64,708 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to rear drop sills

Slight low effort to N\S hand brake

Fail 14 May 2015 64,592 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to rear drop sills

Slight low effort to N\S hand brake

Pass 6 May 2014 59,394 miles

Front & rear registration plates slightly faded

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 May 2014 59,332 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Front & rear registration plates slightly faded

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2013 56,978 miles

N\S\F outer door handle stiff to operate

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 5 May 2012 54,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2012 54,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2011 52,279 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 52,248 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 48,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 48,631 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,283 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 33,266 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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V265 LEC is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V265 LEC, 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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V265 LEC is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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