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R338 VNF

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,710 mi
Last recorded12,710 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 VNF
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,710 miles

n/s and o/s front inner anti-roll bar bushes showing fatigue.

n/s/front anti-roll bar link showing slight play.

n/s/front flexi.brake hose showing fatigue

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion.

small chip in zone b of screen

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2010 12,708 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake fluid level low.

n/s and o/s front inner anti-roll bar bushes showing fatigue.

n/s/front anti-roll bar link showing slight play.

n/s/front flexi.brake hose showing fatigue

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion.

small chip in zone b of screen

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2009 2,904 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 2,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 2,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid is low

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,643 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 90,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,315 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 87,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 85,041 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 VNF is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNF, 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 R338 VNF registered?

R338 VNF is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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