MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,350 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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wire from battery touching exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
wire from battery touching exhaust
front brake pads low
hand brake travel long
both front flexi brake hoses perished and poor condition
both front wiper blades poor condition
both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion
n/s/f lower arm rear bush torn and poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front flexi brake hoses perished and poor condition
both front wiper blades poor condition
both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion
front brake pads low
hand brake travel long
n/s/f lower arm rear bush torn and poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre perishing
vehicle becoming corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre perishing
vehicle becoming corroded
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake hoses becomming deteriated
both front cvj boots becomming deteriated
both rear subframe bushes becomming deteriated but no excessive movement
both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished
front brake discs becomming worn/corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake hoses becomming deteriated
both front cvj boots becomming deteriated
both rear subframe bushes becomming deteriated but no excessive movement
both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished
front brake discs becomming worn/corroded
Deep cuts to the sidewalls of Both N/S tyres
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rim damage to all road wheels
Various body damage
cut/s in nearside front/rear tyre sidewalls
exhaust in poor condtion
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
cut/s in nearside front/rear tyre sidewalls
exhaust poor condtion
How Reliable is the Mazda 121?
Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R142 ECT is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 R142 ECT, 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 R142 ECT registered?
R142 ECT is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R142 ECT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 ECT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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