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R149 NDV

1997 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 NDV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,324 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 80,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,324 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,057 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 63,133 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,847 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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R149 NDV is a 1997 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R149 NDV, 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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R149 NDV is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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