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J972 YWU

1991 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,062 mi
Last recorded59,062 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda 12172,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 YWU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,062 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 59,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills, chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills, chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,512 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2016 55,533 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 55,465 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,144 miles

Both front tyres feathering on inner shoulders

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r brake slightly binding

O/s/f, N/s/f & both N/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,082 miles

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

advise front and rear brakes serviced

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,860 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 48,836 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,073 miles

advise both rear tyres walls perished

Fail 1 Aug 2008 36,030 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both rear tyres walls perished

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,900 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 31,878 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 27,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,214 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 22,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 22,250 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
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J972 YWU is a 1991 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 72,113 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 J972 YWU, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J972 YWU is a 1991 Mazda 121, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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