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F481 ODL

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF481 ODL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 121,573 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 121,573 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,156 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 118,156 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 115,221 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 115,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 112,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 112,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 109,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 106,629 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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F481 ODL is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F481 ODL, 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 F481 ODL registered?

F481 ODL is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F481 ODL safe to buy?

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