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J978 UPA

1992 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,891 mi
Last recorded53,891 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Mazda 12166,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 UPA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,891 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,211 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 52,211 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,538 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 50,538 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

O/S Wiper poor condition. †N/S Front tyre worn on outer band.

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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J978 UPA is a 1992 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 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 J978 UPA, 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 J978 UPA registered?

J978 UPA is a 1992 Mazda 121, first registered on 11 February 1992.

Is J978 UPA safe to buy?

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