MOT reliability
Mazda 121 ico
3 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mazda 121 ico vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 121 ico has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 79,812 miles.
3
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
5,540
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 121 ico problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 121 ico MOT tests:
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Other123%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes5%
Mazda 121 ico pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Mazda 121 ico MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 121 ico MOT tests:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) (2 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOW UNEVEN WEAR (1 times)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
Mazda 121 ico pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 17 | 65% | 79,812 |
Mazda 121 ico reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mazda 121 ico vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 121 ico MOT issues are:
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Mazda 121 ico in our data has covered around
79,812 miles.
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