MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : 121
Mazda 121
Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
1988 | 5 | 80% | Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with position lamps. |
1989 | 3 | 66.67% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1990 | 3 | 33.33% | Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel. |
1991 | 5 | 60% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
1992 | 3 | 33.33% | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. |
1993 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. |
1994 | 2 | 50% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
1995 | 3 | 66.67% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1996 | 7 | 28.57% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1997 | 12 | 58.33% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
1998 | 8 | 50% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
1999 | 15 | 46.67% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
2000 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2001 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2004 | 1 | 0% | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
Tests: 72
Average Mazda 121 pass rate: 52.78%
Most common fail reasons
# | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
1 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 35% |
2 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 24% |
3 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 12% |
4 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 12% |
5 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 12% |
6 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 12% |
7 | Wheel bearing excessively rough. | 5.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 9% |
8 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 9% |
9 | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.2.2(a)(i) | Major | 9% |
10 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 9% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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