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R24 BDL

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,795 mi
Last recorded37,795 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 BDL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 37,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily corroded .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Securing clip not fitted to handbrake cable .

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides lower than expected . (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg heavily corroded both sides , unable to inspect in wheel arches due to liners fitted . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides . (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 37,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded and holed on inner and outer . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Securing clip not fitted to handbrake cable .

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg heavily corroded , unable to inspect in wheel arch due to liner fitted . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg heavily corroded , unable to inspect in wheel arch due to liner fitted . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides lower than expected . (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides . (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 37,633 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os inner sill/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 37,633 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os inner sill/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,606 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os chassis/inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both c.v boots slightly deeriorated,

Fail 12 Jan 2022 35,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both c.v boots slightly deeriorated,

Pass 15 Jan 2021 34,672 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both c.v boots slightly corroded, sills/rear suspension mounts slightly corroded, o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 34,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both c.v boots slightly corroded, sills/rear suspension mounts slightly corroded, o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,557 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both c.v boots slightly deteriorated, fuel smell?

Fail 22 Jul 2019 29,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both c.v boots slightly deteriorated, fuel smell?

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroded,nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 21,374 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,238 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 16,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 16,108 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty and starting to leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,957 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,353 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,757 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,907 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 13,907 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 12,092 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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R24 BDL is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R24 BDL, 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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R24 BDL is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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