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J918 MLM

1992 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,564 mi
Last recorded59,564 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda 12166,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 MLM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,564 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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,154 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 48,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,143 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,507 miles

rear tyres sidewalls cracking perished

Fail 11 Aug 2009 29,507 miles

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,864 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,420 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,042 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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J918 MLM is a 1992 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J918 MLM, 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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J918 MLM is a 1992 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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