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F972 YOF

1989 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,236 mi
Last recorded64,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 12180,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 YOF
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,138cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2008 64,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front tyres and suspension bushes beginning to crack.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,455 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 62,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 55,892 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 55,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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F972 YOF is a 1989 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F972 YOF, 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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F972 YOF is a 1989 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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