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V140 GRJ

2000 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,511 mi
Last recorded75,511 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda 12154,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 GRJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,511 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,241 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,201 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 68,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 56,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit and sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,377 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,513 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,579 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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V140 GRJ is a 2000 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,401 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 V140 GRJ, 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 26 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V140 GRJ is a 2000 Mazda 121, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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