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F178 FKP

1988 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,391 mi
Last recorded120,391 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 FKP
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 120,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,649 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 112,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,406 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 112,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 111,349 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 111,349 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 110,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2015 110,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 104,312 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 102,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 101,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,351 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 81,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 81,236 miles

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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F178 FKP is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,704 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 F178 FKP, 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 38 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F178 FKP is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 15 December 1988.

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