What year Mazda 121 LX Suntop is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1988 Mazda 121 LX Suntop has the highest pass rate at 63.3%, out of 360 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 121 LX Suntop MOT failures?

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

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Mazda 121 LX Suntop — Reliability by Year

514 vehicles · MOT data 1988–1989 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Mazda 121 LX Suntop was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1988

63.3% pass rate · 360 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1989

55.6% pass rate · 154 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1989	55.6%	97,406 mi	154
1988	63.3%	105,073 mi	360

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