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E878 KJF

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 KJF
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,715 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 93,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 89,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,913 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 84,032 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 121?

Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,747
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,459
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,371
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,598
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,343
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,793
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E878 KJF is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E878 KJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E878 KJF registered?

E878 KJF is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E878 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E878 KJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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