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VAZ 4121

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,647 mi
Last recorded166,647 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 4121
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 166,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 166,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 151,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 151,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 150,815 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 24 May 2007 150,815 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 146,525 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 146,506 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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VAZ 4121 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAZ 4121, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAZ 4121 registered?

VAZ 4121 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is VAZ 4121 safe to buy?

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