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F43 SDL

1989 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 12180,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF43 SDL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,635 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 18 Aug 2008 76,624 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,924 miles

offside cv boot perished

offside rear tyre perished

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 7 Aug 2007 70,890 miles

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

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

offside constant velosity joint gaitor perished

offside rear tyre perished

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 11 Aug 2006 64,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion to floorpan and metal brake pipes. †offside rear tyre perished. †unable to measure brake pads. †slight binding to nearside rear brake.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface corrosion to floorpan and metal brake pipes. †offside rear tyre perished. †unable to measure brake pads. †slight binding to nearside rear brake.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 60,467 miles

os cv boot cracked

osr tyre in poor condition

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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F43 SDL is a 1989 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F43 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 F43 SDL registered?

F43 SDL is a 1989 Mazda 121, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is F43 SDL safe to buy?

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