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L926 GDV

1993 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda 12173,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 GDV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 95,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,646 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,472 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,761 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

nearside and offside front chassis rusting

undersills rusting

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,884 miles

Advise N/S/F & O/S/F tie bar bushes strting to split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,586 miles

advise o/s & n/s front tie bar bushes perrished & spliting replace as soon as possible

advise o/s bottom ball joint gaitor split

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,645 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 53,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front section of exhaust very poor condition change as soon as possible

advise fuel lines rusty change as soon as possible

advise main feed to rear brake pipes rustychange as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s outer c/v gaitors perrished & starting to split

advise o/s & n/s outer track control arm bushes perrished & starting to split change as soon as possible

advise o/s washer weak but still supplying suficient water at time of test

advise top suspension blocks starting to split change as soon as possible

strong advise front pads very low change as soon as possible

Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,302 miles

advise front section of exhaust very poor condition change as soon as possible

advise fuel lines rusty change as soon as possible

advise main feed to rear brake pipes rustychange as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s outer c/v gaitors perrished & starting to split

advise o/s & n/s outer track control arm bushes perrished & starting to split change as soon as possible

advise o/s washer weak but still supplying suficient water at time of test

advise top suspension blocks starting to split change as soon as possible

strong advise front pads very low change as soon as possible

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,381 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
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L926 GDV is a 1993 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 73,845 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 L926 GDV, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L926 GDV registered?

L926 GDV is a 1993 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L926 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L926 GDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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