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R309 XGV

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,379 mi
Last recorded47,379 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 XGV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,379 miles

Rear exhaust box cover insecure

Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

exhaust back box deteriorating

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 2 Aug 2016 46,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

exhaust back box deteriorating

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,411 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 38,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,854 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 30,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 26,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 22,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,535 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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R309 XGV is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R309 XGV, 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 R309 XGV registered?

R309 XGV is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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