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F251 SDL

1989 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Mazda 12180,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 SDL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,496 miles

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

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

stone chip in screen

very little reserve travel left on park brake

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,947 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 91,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 87,405 miles

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

stone chip and milking on screen

Fail 21 Apr 2008 87,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

stone chip and milking on screen

Pass 19 Feb 2007 82,646 miles

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

advise-windscreen damaged inside nearside swept area,but under 40mm in size

Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,847 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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F251 SDL is a 1989 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F251 SDL, 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 F251 SDL registered?

F251 SDL is a 1989 Mazda 121, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F251 SDL safe to buy?

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