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R183 VMJ

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,577 mi
Last recorded33,577 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 VMJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 33,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 33,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 32,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,518 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,227 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 30,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,653 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 29,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from flexi hose excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,432 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,827 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,959 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,091 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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R183 VMJ is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,164 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 R183 VMJ, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R183 VMJ registered?

R183 VMJ is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R183 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 VMJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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