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R660 UAC

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,360 mi
Last recorded48,360 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 UAC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers deteriating

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,445 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2019 47,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,682 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 45,676 miles

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

Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s sills by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front n/s and o/s hub carriers corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2016 44,870 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,076 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 44,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,734 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,332 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,332 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,635 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2008 38,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 36,690 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 May 2007 36,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2006 34,544 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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R660 UAC is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R660 UAC, 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 R660 UAC registered?

R660 UAC is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R660 UAC safe to buy?

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