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L201 SSL

1994 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda 12179,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 SSL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,799 miles

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 85,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 85,635 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,028 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 83,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 79,563 miles

Offside front tyre has sidewall cut not to cords

Fail 2 Jul 2011 79,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre has sidewall cut not to cords

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,149 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,658 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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L201 SSL is a 1994 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 79,563 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 L201 SSL, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L201 SSL registered?

L201 SSL is a 1994 Mazda 121, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L201 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L201 SSL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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