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M685 JLJ

1994 Mazda 121

Purple Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,773 mi
Last recorded83,773 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda 12179,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 JLJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,773 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,209 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,922 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 79,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,040 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CORRODED AND RETAINING CLIP BROKEN, CAUSING RATTLE FROM UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,775 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 73,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 69,544 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Jun 2005 69,457 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M685 JLJ is a 1994 Mazda 121 in Purple with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M685 JLJ, 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 M685 JLJ registered?

M685 JLJ is a 1994 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M685 JLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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