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R180 TKK

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,603 mi
Last recorded2,603 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 TKK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 2,603 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front coil springs corroding

both rear axle carrier bushes split

both rear brake flexi hoses heavily perished

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

some play in o/s/f link pin

spare tyre on limit

vehicle emitting white smoke

Pass 24 Apr 2010 89,832 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 89,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,813 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 85,813 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,149 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 68,311 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 68,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate cracked

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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R180 TKK is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R180 TKK, 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 R180 TKK registered?

R180 TKK is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R180 TKK safe to buy?

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