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W373 OBU

2000 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,470 mi
Last recorded64,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 12154,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW373 OBU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,470 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate seperating

o/s / n/s centre floors corroded

o/s / n/s outrer sills corroded

o/s / n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 64,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate seperating

o/s / n/s centre floors corroded

o/s / n/s outrer sills corroded

o/s / n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,632 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 53,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,208 miles

rear brake pipes under arch getting corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2009 37,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,704 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2008 33,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,049 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 32,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front, back wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,464 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 29,464 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 26,705 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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W373 OBU is a 2000 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W373 OBU, 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 W373 OBU registered?

W373 OBU is a 2000 Mazda 121, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W373 OBU safe to buy?

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