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R705 VVU

1997 Mazda 121 Gxi

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,212 mi
Last recorded59,212 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi56,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 VVU
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,212 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 59,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,401 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 47,399 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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R705 VVU is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 56,044 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R705 VVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R705 VVU registered?

R705 VVU is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R705 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 VVU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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