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E896 JPB

1988 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 JPB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 121,504 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 121,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion in o/s and n/s sills

Pass 10 Jul 2008 118,465 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 118,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 115,707 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 115,691 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 113,299 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 113,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E896 JPB is a 1988 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E896 JPB, 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 E896 JPB registered?

E896 JPB is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E896 JPB safe to buy?

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