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H501 FRT

1991 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

151,368 mi
Last recorded151,368 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda 12172,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 FRT
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2010 151,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 5 May 2009 145,687 miles

hand brake performance ok but excess travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Apr 2009 145,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

hand brake performance ok but excess travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Apr 2008 139,734 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

front edxhaust slight blow/corroded

front pads low

rear axle bushes worn

various corrosion to floors and sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

various metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 139,734 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

front edxhaust slight blow/corroded

front pads low

rear axle bushes worn

various corrosion to floors and sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

various metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2007 133,336 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 133,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre low tread †various metal brake pipes corroded †rear exhaust baffles loose

fuel pipes corroded †o/s/f tyre worn inner edge †front exhaust slight blow

Pass 26 Apr 2006 128,446 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 128,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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H501 FRT is a 1991 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 72,113 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 H501 FRT, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H501 FRT is a 1991 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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