MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes slightly corroded
front discs corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 121?
Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R186 ABJ is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R186 ABJ, 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 R186 ABJ registered?
R186 ABJ is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R186 ABJ safe to buy?
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