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R606 VAO

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,778 mi
Last recorded40,778 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 VAO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 40,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 33,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 33,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,668 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 26,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,250 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 10,414 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 10,414 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 1,720 miles

155/70/13

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,720 miles

155/70/13

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,781 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 90,781 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 78,957 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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R606 VAO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R606 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 R606 VAO registered?

R606 VAO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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