MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all four tyers has small cuts on outer walls advised
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 121?
Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 LGC is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 R488 LGC, 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 R488 LGC registered?
R488 LGC is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R488 LGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 LGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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