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R298 HGK

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,633 mi
Last recorded63,633 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 HGK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,889 miles

both front lower arm bushes

both front outer c.v boots

both rear metal brake pipes

front anti roll bar bushes

nearside front top strut mount

rear view mirror missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,930 miles

anit roll bar bushes to crossmember

both c.v boots cracking

nearside trackrod end cover split

Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,930 miles

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

anit roll bar bushes to crossmember

both c.v boots cracking

nearside trackrod end cover split

offside front tyre on limits

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,960 miles

rear metal brake pipes to flexy's

rear number plate

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,768 miles

advise both rear nearside and offside metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,119 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 46,119 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise road wheel nearside front

Pass 8 Oct 2005 42,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R298 HGK is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R298 HGK, 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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What year was R298 HGK registered?

R298 HGK is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R298 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 HGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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