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R317 UCR

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 UCR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,896 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,520 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,205 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,507 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 62,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,950 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,227 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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R317 UCR is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R317 UCR, 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 R317 UCR registered?

R317 UCR is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R317 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 UCR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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