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K444 RCA

1993 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,091 mi
Last recorded167,091 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda 12173,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 RCA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 167,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2025 165,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 164,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 161,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 160,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 160,333 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rearward wheel arch corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 160,331 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rearward wheel arch corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 160,296 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 160,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 160,268 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 160,268 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 158,852 miles

exhaust deterioating

Fail 4 Sep 2017 158,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust deterioating

Pass 30 Nov 2015 158,821 miles

ns headlamp beam image poor

temp fuel cap

Fail 27 Nov 2015 158,821 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ns headlamp beam image poor

temp fuel cap

Pass 11 Oct 2010 158,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion on o/s/f floor pan

front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish

Fail 9 Oct 2010 158,806 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion on o/s/f floor pan

front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2009 154,393 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 154,337 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 149,606 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 149,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 142,660 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 142,660 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 135,567 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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K444 RCA is a 1993 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K444 RCA, 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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K444 RCA is a 1993 Mazda 121, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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