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J308 FAH

1992 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,560 mi
Last recorded49,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda 12166,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ308 FAH
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,560 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 49,560 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,193 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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.slight damage to o/s head lamp glass 2.outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,994 miles

1/ slight damage to rear number plate 2/ o/s rear floor becoming weak due to corrosion small hole

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,399 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 43,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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)

Both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,008 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 41,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,422 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 36,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1. n/s cv boot perished. 2. front tyres wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 16 May 2007 32,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 32,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 29,677 miles

nail in n/s front tyre †both front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel archs †front to rear steel fuel lines becoming corroded

Fail 4 May 2006 29,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

rear fuel pipi corroded

Fail 3 May 2006 29,667 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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J308 FAH is a 1992 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J308 FAH, 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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J308 FAH is a 1992 Mazda 121, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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