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F48 DYA

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 DYA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2007 74,590 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

altenator belt loose.

front brakes binding.

offside front brake judders.

outer driveshaft gaiters perished.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brakes, back plates corroded.

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated.[to silencer]

rear no. plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 74,366 miles

bonnet corroded around bonnet catch.

brake discs pitted.

condensation inside nearside headlamp lens.

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded/broken.

exhaust rear section excessively corroded.

front brake judder.

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 73,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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
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F48 DYA is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F48 DYA, 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 F48 DYA registered?

F48 DYA is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F48 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F48 DYA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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