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V971 FRN

2000 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,999 mi
Last recorded54,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda 12154,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 FRN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 54,999 miles

Rear BOTH TYRES WALL CRACKED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 54,999 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear BOTH TYRES WALL CRACKED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,745 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 50,745 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 46,425 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 42,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 35,835 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,824 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 30,803 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside offside (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,284 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)

n/s & o/s outer sill have slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,143 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,264 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 24,264 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,778 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 23,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,097 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 23,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,437 miles

T0p skin on reae exhaust getting corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,107 miles

top skin of metal around exhaust system [rear section] corroded.

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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V971 FRN is a 2000 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V971 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V971 FRN registered?

V971 FRN is a 2000 Mazda 121, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V971 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V971 FRN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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