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V493 JKR

2000 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,640 mi
Last recorded65,640 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 12154,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 JKR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,640 miles

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/s/r brake rubbing slightly

n/s/r flexi brake hose perishing

o/s outer sill corroding (Advise attention)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r top shocker mounting has some up/down movement

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,638 miles

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

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/s/r brake rubbing slightly

n/s/r flexi brake hose perishing

o/s outer sill corroding (Advise attention)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r top shocker mounting has some up/down movement

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,970 miles

n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar links have slight play

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,038 miles

both outer sills corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,630 miles

All front and rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Both rear tyre walls perished.

N/s/r tyre tread low.

O/s/r top suspension mount worn.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,433 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s windscreen wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,035 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe at rear starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre getting low tread at 2mm

Fail 1 Jul 2009 61,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear metal brake pipe at rear starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre getting low tread at 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,163 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe.

N/s/f tyre low tread depth on inner edge.

O/s/f tyre low tread depth on inner edge.

O/s/r & n/s/r tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe.

N/s/f tyre low tread depth on inner edge.

O/s/f tyre low tread depth on inner edge.

O/s/r & n/s/r tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 56,332 miles

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

Front tyres have low tread depth on inner edges.

N/s/f outer CV gaitor has small knick with slight loss of greese.

O/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to delaminate.

Spare tyre soft (low pressure).

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,332 miles

Front tyres have low tread depth on inner edges.

N/s/f outer CV gaitor has small knick with slight loss of greese.

O/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to delaminate.

Spare tyre soft (low pressure).

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,703 miles

slight play in o/s/f top strut mounting †o/s/f wishbone bush syarting to delamernate

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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V493 JKR is a 2000 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V493 JKR, 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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What year was V493 JKR registered?

V493 JKR is a 2000 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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