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E525 KPA

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,589 mi
Last recorded181,589 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE525 KPA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,138cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 181,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion starting in offside front floor

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 22 Aug 2014 181,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion starting in offside front floor

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Sep 2013 180,394 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in nearside rear inner bodysill

corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2012 179,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 179,352 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 177,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipe next to fuel tank

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining wheel cylinder

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 177,845 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipe next to fuel tank

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining wheel cylinder

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 176,386 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2010 176,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 174,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside number plate light only came on when tapped

Fail 22 Sep 2009 174,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside handbrake linkage is partially siezed

offside number plate light only came on when tapped

Pass 12 Sep 2008 172,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 172,619 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 166,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 166,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 163,219 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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E525 KPA is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E525 KPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E525 KPA registered?

E525 KPA is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E525 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E525 KPA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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