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J261 GMX

1992 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,620 mi
Last recorded46,620 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda 12166,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 GMX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 46,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 46,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,625 miles

corrosion to both rear lower inner wheel arches

Pass 14 May 2013 44,742 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

nearside rear tyre perished and worn close to the limit

Fail 14 May 2013 44,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

Pass 10 May 2012 43,697 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 40,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,953 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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J261 GMX is a 1992 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J261 GMX, 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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What year was J261 GMX registered?

J261 GMX is a 1992 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J261 GMX safe to buy?

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