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R505 YBE

1997 Mazda 121

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,537 mi
Last recorded98,537 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 YBE
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2009 98,537 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2008 90,919 miles

Nearside outer sill section damaged

Offside door mirror cracked

Rear wiper blade perished

Your service brake 51% has just met the requirements of 50% it would appear your brakes require servicing.

Fail 2 May 2008 90,919 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill section damaged

Offside door mirror cracked

Rear wiper blade perished

Pass 10 May 2007 81,296 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 81,296 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade deteriorated

some wear front discs

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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R505 YBE is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R505 YBE, 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 R505 YBE registered?

R505 YBE is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R505 YBE safe to buy?

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