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E227 ENK

1988 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,252 mi
Last recorded63,252 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 ENK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,252 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 61,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,864 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2011 57,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 55,131 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 53,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,736 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 49,736 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 45,204 miles
Fail 16 May 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 42,941 miles

Front Anti roll bar to Track Control arm bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E227 ENK is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E227 ENK, 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 E227 ENK registered?

E227 ENK is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 May 1988.

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