What year Mazda 121 LX is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1990 Mazda 121 LX has the highest pass rate at 1.9%, out of 446 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 121 LX MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 121 LX MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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2,378 vehicles · MOT data 1988–1990 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1990

1.9% first-test pass rate · 446 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1988

1.4% first-test pass rate · 1,174 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1990	1.9%	83,039 mi	446
1989	1.7%	91,995 mi	758
1988	1.4%	85,016 mi	1,174

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