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J78 FYB

1994 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,466 mi
Last recorded189,466 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda 12179,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 FYB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 189,466 miles

1 of 2 front exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 15 May 2015 189,926 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 189,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 188,875 miles

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

cut in n/sf tyre side wall cords NOT showing

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2013 188,875 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in n/sf tyre side wall cords NOT showing

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 186,005 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 180,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 175,638 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 175,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 175,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut in n/s/f tyre

rear door knobs stiff to pull up

Pass 1 Mar 2007 165,633 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 165,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 157,467 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 157,467 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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J78 FYB is a 1994 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 79,563 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 J78 FYB, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J78 FYB is a 1994 Mazda 121, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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