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W79 NAL

2000 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 12154,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 NAL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,102 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cannot check rear seatbelts as rear seats covered in window cleaning equipment

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

n/s/r wheel bearing - slight noise

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

rear axle bushes - borderline play

Pass 19 Nov 2016 79,547 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel high, working

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2016 79,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel high, working

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,162 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre starting to separate at edge due to age, no cords showing

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre starting to separate at edge due to age, no cords showing

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,456 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)

condition of rear number plate

Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,455 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

condition of rear number plate

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,199 miles

All brake ferrules greased.

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes slightly deteriorated at edges, no movement.

Front brake imbalance close to legal limit.

Middle pipe on exhaust deteriorated.

O/S/F brake flexi pipe slightly deteriorated, no leaks.

Rear number plate deteriorated, readable.

Fail 7 Dec 2013 63,199 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

All brake ferrules greased.

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes slightly deteriorated at edges, no movement.

Front brake imbalance close to legal limit.

Middle pipe on exhaust deteriorated.

O/S/F brake flexi pipe slightly deteriorated, no leaks.

Rear number plate deteriorated, readable.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 61,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,172 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,359 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 59,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 58,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,464 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,588 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,397 miles

Some deterioration of front brake inner disc faces.

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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W79 NAL is a 2000 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W79 NAL, 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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W79 NAL is a 2000 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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