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R383 BTU

1997 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 BTU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,474 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,474 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,702 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,617 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R383 BTU is a 1997 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R383 BTU, 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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How do I check the history of R383 BTU?

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What year was R383 BTU registered?

R383 BTU is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R383 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 BTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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