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F77 BYC

1988 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,279 mi
Last recorded72,279 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 BYC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 72,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 66,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 59,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 52,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 45,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 42,101 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 42,101 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 39,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 37,016 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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F77 BYC is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F77 BYC, 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 F77 BYC registered?

F77 BYC is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F77 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F77 BYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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