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R203 HSC

1997 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,082 mi
Last recorded69,082 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 HSC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2008 69,082 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driveshaft outer cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

front brake flexible hoses perished

front coil springs corroded

front discs worn & corroded

front drop link bushes split

front wishbone bushes perished & n/s split

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank & breather pipe corroded

handbrake outer cables corroded

o/sr tyre perished

rear axle bushes perished & have movement

Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,819 miles

fan belt perished

front brake discs worn & corroded

fuel tank & filter corroded

ns reg lamp unit insecure

body damage , rear bumper insecure

both rear axle mounts split

both wishbone bushes split

cv boots perished

nsf & osr tyres close to legal limit, nsr perished , 165 70 13 t

pas pipes badly corroded

play both front links

play both rear top strut mounts, osr shock absorber damp

small chips in windscreen, osf wiper torn

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre slightly perished

bottom wishbone bushes slightly perished and split

drivers seat not moveing

front disc inner face worn

fuel breather pipe badly corroded

osf door hinges worn

pas pipes badly corroded

windscreen has small chip

Pass 5 Oct 2005 58,289 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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R203 HSC is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R203 HSC, 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 R203 HSC registered?

R203 HSC is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R203 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 HSC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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