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E641 SFX

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE641 SFX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,988 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 78,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,579 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,595 miles

under side of car getting weak with corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2008 61,595 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,488 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 60,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,445 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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E641 SFX is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E641 SFX, 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 E641 SFX registered?

E641 SFX is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E641 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E641 SFX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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