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M197 ECL

1994 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,837 mi
Last recorded139,837 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 12179,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 ECL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 139,837 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 139,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 137,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

advise on oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Sep 2008 137,810 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

advise on oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Aug 2007 135,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 135,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 131,606 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 131,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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M197 ECL is a 1994 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M197 ECL, 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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M197 ECL is a 1994 Mazda 121, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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