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R578 PGO

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 PGO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,339 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 79,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriating and slight movement

slight exhaust leat in front flexible

Pass 22 May 2014 65,537 miles

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

front ball joints dust cover has silcone sealer all over them

surface corrsion on sills

Pass 18 May 2011 59,992 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 59,935 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,039 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,640 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R578 PGO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,164 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 R578 PGO, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R578 PGO registered?

R578 PGO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R578 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 PGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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