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F299 VRU

1989 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,492 mi
Last recorded87,492 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 12180,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF299 VRU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,492 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 87,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 83,830 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 80,340 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 80,340 miles

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

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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F299 VRU is a 1989 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F299 VRU, 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 F299 VRU registered?

F299 VRU is a 1989 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F299 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F299 VRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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