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R371 FTY

1997 Mazda 121

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,677 mi
Last recorded1,677 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 FTY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 1,677 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 1,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 320 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 320 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 97,570 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 97,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 95,029 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 95,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 91,170 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 91,170 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 85,346 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 85,346 miles

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

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

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

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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R371 FTY is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R371 FTY, 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 R371 FTY registered?

R371 FTY is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R371 FTY safe to buy?

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