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R48 DHO

1997 Mazda 121 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,426 mi
Last recorded53,426 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi56,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 DHO
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,048 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,788 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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,911 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 24,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R48 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 56,044 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 R48 DHO, 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 29 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 R48 DHO registered?

R48 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R48 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 DHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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