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L851 DFX

1994 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,748 mi
Last recorded108,748 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 12179,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 DFX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,748 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 108,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,857 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 104,857 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 101,345 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 101,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 98,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 93,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,057 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2007 84,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 84,721 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2006 78,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,632 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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L851 DFX is a 1994 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 L851 DFX, 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.

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What year was L851 DFX registered?

L851 DFX is a 1994 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L851 DFX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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