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R274 USJ

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,628 mi
Last recorded82,628 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 USJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,628 miles

All fuel and brake pipes heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,334 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 66,333 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,062 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 53,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R274 USJ is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R274 USJ, 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 R274 USJ registered?

R274 USJ is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R274 USJ safe to buy?

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