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T104 LAN

1999 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT104 LAN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 103,254 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 103,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 101,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,575 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 100,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,638 miles

some play in both front top strut mounts

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,908 miles

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

o/s/f brake started to bind

surface corrosion outer sills

Fail 1 Feb 2021 90,906 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

o/s/f brake started to bind

surface corrosion outer sills

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,039 miles

front brake hoses perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2020 87,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,848 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 83,847 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,431 miles

Rear end sills rusty and weak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,202 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 30 Mar 2012 64,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,123 miles

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

rear solid brake pipes corroded, wipers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,571 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,370 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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T104 LAN is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T104 LAN, 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 T104 LAN registered?

T104 LAN is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T104 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T104 LAN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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