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K742 DWN

1993 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,829 mi
Last recorded82,829 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda 12173,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 DWN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 82,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,896 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 75,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,766 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2009 63,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,657 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 55,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/ +o/s outer cv gautors spliting

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 May 2006 52,999 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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K742 DWN is a 1993 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K742 DWN, 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 K742 DWN registered?

K742 DWN is a 1993 Mazda 121, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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