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Y501 KJB

2001 Mazda 121

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 12155,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 KJB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,344 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 58,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 42,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,540 miles

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

slight wear to offside front lower arm bush

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,936 miles

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

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

WEAR VTO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 10 Feb 2007 24,400 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,650 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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Y501 KJB is a 2001 Mazda 121 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y501 KJB, 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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Y501 KJB is a 2001 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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