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R219 VUY

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

781 mi
Last recorded781 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 VUY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 781 miles

moderate corrosion to osr and nsr brake pipes.

moderate corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 7 Jul 2009 698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

moderate corrosion to osr and nsr brake pipes.

moderate corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,263 miles

moderate corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

moderate corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sils

slight perishing to o/s/f lower wishbone arm bushes

Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

moderate corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

moderate corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sils

slight perishing to o/s/f lower wishbone arm bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,933 miles

same advisory items as listed on vt32 on 31/07/2007 at 12.45.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 77,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

handbrake travel getting excessive but not at end of stop.

offside and nearside rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracking and in between tread but no cords showing or deep cuts.155/70r13t.

offside front door check strap noisey.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 71,473 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 71,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 69,690 miles

both front wipers in poor condition

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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R219 VUY is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R219 VUY, 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 R219 VUY registered?

R219 VUY is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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