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E881 EUF

1988 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

58,980 mi
Last recorded58,980 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 EUF
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 58,980 miles

Both innersills/floors corroded slightly

Rear beam axle corroded

both front track control arm bushes worn and cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,033 miles

Both inner sills/floor corroded slightly

Front track control arm bushes perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 53,922 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Floor pan holed. Not within a prescribed area

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,199 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 52,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,511 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter and weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion and hole in offside front floor pan not within prescribed area and corrosion to both floor pans

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 7 Dec 2016 51,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter and weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion and hole in offside front floor pan not within prescribed area and corrosion to both floor pans

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,567 miles

corrosion and hole in offside front floor pan not within prescribed area

corrosion to both rear inner sills and both floor pans

Fail 8 Dec 2015 50,567 miles

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

corrosion and hole in offside front floor pan not within prescribed area

corrosion to both rear inner sills and both floor pans

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,733 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,606 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 48,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,131 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 47,131 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,889 miles

Excessive noise from Engine poss' water pump area

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 45,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Excessive noise from Engine poss' water pump area

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,388 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,816 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,300 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 41,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,454 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 39,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,714 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 36,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Corrosion To Rear Brake Pipes.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated. †

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,116 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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E881 EUF is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 E881 EUF, 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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E881 EUF is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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