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R214 KGJ

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,619 mi
Last recorded10,619 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 KGJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,619 miles

both front cv gaitors perishing

both front flexi brake hoses cracking on outer casings

engine noisey

handbrake near the end of its travel

slight corrosion to nearside lower rear door sill

Fail 17 Aug 2009 3,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 3,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,434 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 87,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 70,134 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

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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R214 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R214 KGJ, 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 R214 KGJ registered?

R214 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R214 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 KGJ shows 8 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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