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FG02 BFV

2002 Mazda 121

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 12153,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BFV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,064 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s/r tyre punctured

slight corrosion to both sides inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,643 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outre sill slighty corrded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,637 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outre sill slighty corrded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,684 miles

chip in headlamp

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,073 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,073 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,128 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn , front brake pads appear low , corrosion to exhaust system , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , both rear tyres wearing low cracking in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,838 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 31,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FG02 BFV is a 2002 Mazda 121 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 53,033 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 FG02 BFV, 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 24 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG02 BFV registered?

FG02 BFV is a 2002 Mazda 121, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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