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S149 EMV

1999 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 EMV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,932 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 88,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 87,829 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 87,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 85,791 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 83,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,140 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 79,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,091 miles

nsr brake pipe corroding

osr brake pipe corroding

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,091 miles

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

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

nsr brake pipe corroding

osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,820 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 55,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,070 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 51,070 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,500 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 41,800 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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S149 EMV is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S149 EMV, 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 S149 EMV registered?

S149 EMV is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S149 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S149 EMV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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