MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 121s year 1991

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Pass percent:62.58%

(The average a petrol MAZDA 121 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,796 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	147
Rear brake binding	114
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	103
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	79
Registration plate lamp issues	71
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Registration plate issues	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	147
Rear brake binding	114
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	103
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	79
Registration plate lamp issues	71
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Registration plate issues	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 121s year 1991

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