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F947 MPE

1988 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF947 MPE
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,663 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

repair to offside rear light lense

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 78,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

smell of fuel in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,761 miles

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

o/s/rear orange lens repaired..rear brakes show an imbalance.offside shows lower effort

Fail 14 Aug 2009 74,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/rear orange lens repaired..rear brakes show an imbalance.offside shows lower effort

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,841 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 70,841 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front cv boots perishing

o/s/r light cracked

rad poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,037 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limits on outer edge..

Pass 19 Aug 2006 59,421 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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F947 MPE is a 1988 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F947 MPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F947 MPE registered?

F947 MPE is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 September 1988.

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