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R703 EKO

1998 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,613 mi
Last recorded46,613 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 EKO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear wiper spite

Fail 17 Sep 2011

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear wiper spite

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,478 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,628 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,730 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 34,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 31,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 28,431 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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R703 EKO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R703 EKO, 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 R703 EKO registered?

R703 EKO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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