MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : 121

Mazda 121

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
1988580%Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with position lamps.
1989366.67%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
1990333.33%Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel.
1991560%Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
1992333.33%Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.
1993366.67%Stop lamps all missing or inoperative.
1994250%Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1995366.67%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
1996728.57%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
19971258.33%Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
1998850%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
19991546.67%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
20001100%n/a
20011100%n/a
200410%Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.

Tests: 72

Average Mazda 121 pass rate: 52.78%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major35%
2Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major24%
3Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major12%
4Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major12%
5Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major12%
6Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major12%
7Wheel bearing excessively rough.5.1.3(b)(i)Major9%
8Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major9%
9Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.2.2(a)(i)Major9%
10Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major9%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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