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F197 EGJ

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,401 mi
Last recorded46,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 EGJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,401 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe deteriorating. (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 45,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe deteriorating. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,790 miles

Exhaust front down pipe deteriorating.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,674 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,582 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,366 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,030 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 37,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,227 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 35,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,353 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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F197 EGJ is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F197 EGJ, 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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What year was F197 EGJ registered?

F197 EGJ is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 14 November 1988.

Is F197 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F197 EGJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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