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R603 VAO

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,076 mi
Last recorded88,076 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 VAO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,076 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,278 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

windscreen cracked but outside any swept areas

Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

long travel on parking brake lever

windscreen cracked but outside any swept areas

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,390 miles

front windscreen cracked in offside lower corner

Fail 1 Feb 2008 51,390 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front windscreen cracked in offside lower corner

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,773 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 48,773 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,579 miles

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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R603 VAO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R603 VAO, 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 R603 VAO registered?

R603 VAO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R603 VAO safe to buy?

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