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E138 AJA

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,283 mi
Last recorded26,283 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 AJA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 26,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

front wheels slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2023 26,263 miles

underbody fully undersealed at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2022 26,262 miles

under body fully undersealed at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,895 miles

osr handbrake exhaust blow front brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,348 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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E138 AJA is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,704 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 E138 AJA, 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 38 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E138 AJA registered?

E138 AJA is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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