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R187 NDV

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,681 mi
Last recorded53,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 NDV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,681 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 53,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,985 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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R187 NDV is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R187 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 28 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R187 NDV registered?

R187 NDV is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R187 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 NDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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