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J616 SUH

1991 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,938 mi
Last recorded40,938 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda 12172,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ616 SUH
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,938 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,487 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2013 40,484 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

battery insecure

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,788 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F WIPER SPLIT

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

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2009 30,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r wheel bearing not checked

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,674 miles

Battery insecure

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 23,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,904 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,477 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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J616 SUH is a 1991 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J616 SUH, 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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J616 SUH is a 1991 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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