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E287 SEJ

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,958 mi
Last recorded71,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE287 SEJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 71,958 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 71,955 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,834 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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E287 SEJ is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E287 SEJ, 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 E287 SEJ registered?

E287 SEJ is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E287 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E287 SEJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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