MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
bonnet safety catch sticking
p.a.s. drive belt quite perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
p.a.s pump drive belt quite perished
bonnet safety catch sticking
How Reliable is the Mazda 121?
Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 OPS is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R242 OPS, 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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R242 OPS is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is R242 OPS safe to buy?
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