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F405 RPO

1989 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,823 mi
Last recorded112,823 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda 12180,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF405 RPO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 112,823 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 112,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 111,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated In very poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 110,835 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 110,824 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,264 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 109,976 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,653 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 107,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,869 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 105,868 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 104,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,339 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 102,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 99,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,971 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 92,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 91,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,156 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,440 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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F405 RPO is a 1989 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F405 RPO, 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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F405 RPO is a 1989 Mazda 121, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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