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R396 OBF

1998 Mazda 121 Gxi

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,259 mi
Last recorded80,259 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi68,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 OBF
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,259 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2008 80,259 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 74,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,287 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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R396 OBF is a 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 68,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R396 OBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R396 OBF registered?

R396 OBF is a 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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