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F223 HDV

1988 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,027 mi
Last recorded189,027 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 HDV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,138cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2005 189,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear n/s chassis weak by tow hitch

Fail 10 Aug 2005 188,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear chassis rail by tow hitch

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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F223 HDV is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F223 HDV, 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 F223 HDV registered?

F223 HDV is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F223 HDV safe to buy?

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