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J248 HCR

1991 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,437 mi
Last recorded89,437 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda 12172,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 HCR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,437 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,675 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2014 86,671 miles

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

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

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 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)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2014 86,642 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,066 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,066 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 83,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,168 miles

Both Rear Strut Rubber boots Are Split

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,254 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,244 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,266 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 61,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 58,489 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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J248 HCR is a 1991 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J248 HCR, 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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J248 HCR is a 1991 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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