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K281 RLT

1993 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,356 mi
Last recorded52,356 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda 12173,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 RLT
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 52,356 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 52,334 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,293 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,323 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 51,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,433 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,081 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 48,081 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,421 miles

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

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

rear tyer in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,031 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,397 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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K281 RLT is a 1993 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 73,845 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 K281 RLT, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K281 RLT registered?

K281 RLT is a 1993 Mazda 121, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is K281 RLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K281 RLT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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