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R594 BUA

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,487 mi
Last recorded90,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 BUA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 90,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 90,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 87,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,716 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 81,913 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 76,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 76,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R594 BUA is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R594 BUA, 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 R594 BUA registered?

R594 BUA is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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