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F894 GKJ

1989 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 12180,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF894 GKJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 140,278 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 140,276 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine smokey

front cross member corroded

front floors corroded

front pads worn

front and rear chassis corroded heavily

both front tyres on limit

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres 2mm and perished

brake hoses perished

cv boots perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

play in the rack

tca bushes heavily perished

Pass 26 Oct 2007 137,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rust front crossmember

slight play steering rack

slight rust rear inner arches and rear inner sills

Fail 25 Oct 2007 137,363 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rust front crossmember

slight play steering rack

slight rust rear inner arches and rear inner sills

Pass 23 Oct 2006 134,505 miles

play in top shock mounts and steering rack // rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2006 134,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight play steering rack

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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F894 GKJ is a 1989 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 80,278 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 F894 GKJ, 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 37 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F894 GKJ registered?

F894 GKJ is a 1989 Mazda 121, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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