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K83 PLW

1993 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,286 mi
Last recorded68,286 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda 12173,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK83 PLW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 60,722 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 60,721 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,172 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 57,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2017 54,142 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 54,068 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 49,932 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 49,932 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 46,881 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 46,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,281 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall not showing cords

Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,280 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 14 May 2013 41,206 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 14 May 2013 41,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 14 May 2012 38,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 38,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 9 May 2011 38,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 10 May 2010 37,419 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,253 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 35,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,049 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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K83 PLW is a 1993 Mazda 121 in Green 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 K83 PLW, 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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K83 PLW is a 1993 Mazda 121, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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