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G494 OTU

1990 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,143 mi
Last recorded53,143 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda 12175,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 OTU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 53,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Door damaged and no sharp edges

Offside Front Wing damaged and no sharp edges

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drivers door and offside front wing damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,573 miles

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Wing damaged no sharp edges

Fail 14 Oct 2020 52,573 miles

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Wing damaged no sharp edges

Pass 12 Oct 2019 52,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door and wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,572 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 51,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,977 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,258 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front door damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,574 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,097 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,673 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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G494 OTU is a 1990 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 75,862 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 G494 OTU, 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 36 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G494 OTU registered?

G494 OTU is a 1990 Mazda 121, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G494 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G494 OTU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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