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V378 JBS

1999 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,361 mi
Last recorded46,361 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 JBS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,361 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,361 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,405 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2005 32,208 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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V378 JBS is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V378 JBS, 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 V378 JBS registered?

V378 JBS is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V378 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V378 JBS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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