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F432 FJA

1988 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,883 mi
Last recorded101,883 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF432 FJA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,883 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 101,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil level very low not showing on dip stick

under floor of vehicle excessively corroded & holed

Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,216 miles

1/ front and rear bumper loose

2/ o/s/front floor badley corroed

Fail 16 Feb 2011 100,140 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2010 98,264 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 98,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

off side front floor corroded & holed not with in prescribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,285 miles

offside floor corroded & holed

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,255 miles

offside front floor holed

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,145 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 86,797 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side rear wheel bearing not checked

Fail 13 Mar 2006 83,032 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,032 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 83,027 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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F432 FJA is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F432 FJA, 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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F432 FJA is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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