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R195 ABJ

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,061 mi
Last recorded36,061 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 ABJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,736 miles

rear beam bushes worn/play..

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 33,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear trailing arm main bushes deteriorating

Exhaust deteriorating

O/s/f tyre to limit

O/s/f wing damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,385 miles

Corrosion n/s outer sill

Fail 6 Aug 2010 31,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,012 miles

Corrosion n/s outer sill

Front & rear brake hoses deteriorating

N/s front outer drive shaft joint noise

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,806 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 28,806 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,171 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,077 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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R195 ABJ is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R195 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 R195 ABJ registered?

R195 ABJ is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R195 ABJ safe to buy?

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