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V526 FCB

1999 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,043 mi
Last recorded37,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 FCB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,043 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 37,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 35,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,863 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 34,863 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 33,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower gaiter (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,928 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,111 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 15,824 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,175 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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V526 FCB is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V526 FCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V526 FCB registered?

V526 FCB is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V526 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 FCB shows 18 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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