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J121 XHL

1992 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda 12166,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 XHL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 89,189 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 89,127 miles

Nearside Front floorpan corroced

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,273 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front floor pan excessively corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,271 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front floor pan excessively corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,202 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,870 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 85,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,454 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 84,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,278 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2017 83,275 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 81,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose

engine has a oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

off side wiper deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,387 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery loose

engine has a oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

off side wiper deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,836 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 28 Nov 2014 76,834 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,445 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 71,444 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,427 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 69,426 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,508 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 64,452 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,138 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,139 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,427 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 52,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J121 XHL is a 1992 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 66,737 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 J121 XHL, 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 34 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J121 XHL is a 1992 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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