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M503 VCH

1995 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda 12169,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 VCH
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2009 92,939 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 90,977 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 90,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 87,671 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 87,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 84,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 84,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M503 VCH is a 1995 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 69,822 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 M503 VCH, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M503 VCH is a 1995 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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