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L268 VLC

1993 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,737 mi
Last recorded110,737 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda 12173,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 VLC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 110,737 miles

Boot lid and fuel filler flap not securing.

Fuel flap and boot lid not securing.

Signs of corrosion drivers footwell area.

Wiperblades split at ends.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 110,640 miles

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

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

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

Boot lid and fuel filler flap not securing.

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

Signs of corrosion drivers footwell area.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 104,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,847 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 100,847 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 95,365 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side drive shaft boot leaking slightly

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,789 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 88,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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L268 VLC is a 1993 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L268 VLC, 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 L268 VLC registered?

L268 VLC is a 1993 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L268 VLC safe to buy?

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