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FN02 SLU

2002 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 12153,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 SLU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle large mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle large mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 91,539 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,493 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,900 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

most brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,384 miles

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

nearside and offside sills starting to corrode

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,783 miles

surface corrosion to varous places

Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

varous metal brake pipes covered in protective coating

Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 61,636 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 61,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 51,225 miles

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

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

front wipers smear slighty

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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FN02 SLU is a 2002 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN02 SLU, 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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FN02 SLU is a 2002 Mazda 121, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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