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R140 YNB

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,220 mi
Last recorded67,220 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 YNB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,220 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 67,073 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 57,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 35,894 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
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R140 YNB is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 56,237 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 R140 YNB, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R140 YNB registered?

R140 YNB is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R140 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 YNB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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