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R235 THH

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,295 mi
Last recorded60,295 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 THH
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,295 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,300 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

fuel breather pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,228 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,858 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 12,449 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 1,829 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 1,829 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear brake pipes rusted and in my opion should be replaced at next service or before next mot

front brake pads low

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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R235 THH is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R235 THH, 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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R235 THH is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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