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L428 VEY

1993 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,828 mi
Last recorded111,828 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 12173,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 VEY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2009 111,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise slight damage o/s/r. lens

Pass 28 Jun 2008 105,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 105,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,777 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 100,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,771 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 90,109 miles

cv joint boots replaced with glue on type

Fail 9 Aug 2005 90,109 miles

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

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

plastic trim catching fan belt

sump corroded and leaking oil

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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L428 VEY is a 1993 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L428 VEY, 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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L428 VEY is a 1993 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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