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J57 LKJ

1991 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,239 mi
Last recorded154,239 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 12172,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 LKJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2009 154,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 151,569 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 151,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 149,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 146,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J57 LKJ is a 1991 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J57 LKJ, 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 J57 LKJ registered?

J57 LKJ is a 1991 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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