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R431 HBV

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,081 mi
Last recorded60,081 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 HBV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,081 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 60,081 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,279 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,279 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,898 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 52,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 39,480 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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R431 HBV 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 70%.

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 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 R431 HBV, 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 R431 HBV registered?

R431 HBV is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R431 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 HBV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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