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F688 FKK

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,929 mi
Last recorded91,929 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF688 FKK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 91,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 89,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,755 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,538 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 71,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 64,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,352 miles

rear exaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 56,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,697 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,344 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 13,308 miles

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

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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F688 FKK is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F688 FKK, 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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F688 FKK is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 22 November 1988.

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