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H989 JVW

1991 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,774 mi
Last recorded57,774 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda 12172,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 JVW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,774 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 57,774 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,431 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 52,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,792 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 41,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,736 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,736 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,223 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,725 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,083 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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H989 JVW is a 1991 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 H989 JVW, 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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What year was H989 JVW registered?

H989 JVW is a 1991 Mazda 121, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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