MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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