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R488 LGC

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,969 mi
Last recorded31,969 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 LGC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 31,969 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 31,371 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,723 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 30,723 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,316 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,899 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,097 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,327 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 25,038 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,038 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,263 miles

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.

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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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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R488 LGC is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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