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F224 LSN

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,389 mi
Last recorded61,389 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 LSN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 61,248 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,764 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,153 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,345 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 59,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,950 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,803 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 57,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 56,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,729 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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F224 LSN is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F224 LSN, 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 F224 LSN registered?

F224 LSN is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F224 LSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F224 LSN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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