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R338 APW

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,147 mi
Last recorded41,147 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 APW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,147 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,470 miles

both front seat belt black clips missing ,now with small bolt in orig holes

hazard light switch red cover missing ,still lights up

n/s/f lower arm rear bush seperating

n/s/f subframe bolt cross threadded at an angle but not loose

oil leaks

play in both rear top suspension mounts close to max limits

rear outer brake pipes corrodoed

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,051 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,954 miles

rear exhaust thin

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,289 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,845 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 14,749 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,410 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,132 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 14,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,394 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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R338 APW is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R338 APW, 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 R338 APW registered?

R338 APW is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R338 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 APW 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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