MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 121s year 1993

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Pass percent:62.19%

(The average a petrol MAZDA 121 year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:939 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	94
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	64
Headlamp aim out of alignment	57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	51
Registration plate lamp issues	44
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Registration plate issues	22
Rear brake binding	22
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	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
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	94
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	64
Headlamp aim out of alignment	57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	51
Registration plate lamp issues	44
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Registration plate issues	22
Rear brake binding	22
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	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
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 121s year 1993

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