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F232 FKP

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

130,787 mi
Last recorded130,787 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF232 FKP
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2010 130,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 122,328 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 122,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 119,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 19 Sep 2007 119,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 29 Nov 2006 119,261 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/ door mirror cracked. both front secondary sidelights not working, both front anti roll bar bushes perishing, engine oil leak, front brake discs lipped, o/s/r wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 114,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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F232 FKP is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F232 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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F232 FKP is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 16 December 1988.

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