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F913 ODL

1989 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Mazda 12180,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 ODL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 132,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar bush mount in3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,940 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 127,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joins brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working lamp missing (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 123,361 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal marked in yellow wax (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked out in yellow wax (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on the legal limit 165/70/12 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,803 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside corrosion drivers floor pan and seal

Fail 24 Feb 2016 118,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel not working (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside corrosion drivers floor pan and seal

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in drivers floor pan and on seal not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 Mar 2015 114,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in drivers floor pan and on seal not in a prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 110,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion offside front floor pan

Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion offside front floor pan

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,075 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 102,075 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,757 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,652 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 77,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,524 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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F913 ODL is a 1989 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 F913 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 37 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F913 ODL is a 1989 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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