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Y448 PDX

2001 Mazda 121

Purple Petrol 1138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,825 mi
Last recorded72,825 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 12155,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 PDX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,138cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,825 miles

Offside Rear wheel baring is slightly noisy

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2014 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush slightly distorted

nearside sill corroded, offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush slightly distorted

nearside sill corroded, offside sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly worn

n/s front bumper has slight damage

n/s front door slightly fdamaged

n/s rear seat has child seat fitted unable to assess adult seat belt

o/s & n/s rear inner sills covered with sealants unable to assess. o/s & n/s rear outer sills covered with sealants unable to assesss.

rear exhaust back box slightly rusty

underbody & chassis & suspension has surface rust

Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,099 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly worn

n/s front bumper has slight damage

n/s front door slightly fdamaged

n/s rear seat has child seat fitted unable to assess adult seat belt

rear exhaust back box slightly rusty

underbody & chassis & suspension has surface rust

Fail 30 Oct 2013 61,075 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n s outer sill damaged from accident damge, but not corroded

n s rear and o s rear suspension is soft ,but still damping.

o s rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple is broken ,but not leaking.

slight noise on n s rear wheel bearing when rotated.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,912 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 56,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 52,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 47,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,521 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 45,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 35,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 35,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 10,249 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 10,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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Y448 PDX is a 2001 Mazda 121 in Purple with a 1,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 55,672 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 Y448 PDX, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y448 PDX is a 2001 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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