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R302 OPS

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,173 mi
Last recorded45,173 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 OPS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 38,223 miles

both front lower suspension arms main bushes splitting but no movement

Fail 13 Dec 2014 38,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower suspension arms main bushes splitting but no movement

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing and cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2013 25,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,312 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 25,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

washer jets low pressure

Fail 25 Jun 2009 24,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

washer jets low pressure

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,217 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 20,044 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,758 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn!

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2005 18,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R302 OPS is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R302 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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R302 OPS is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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