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R712 EKO

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,263 mi
Last recorded99,263 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 EKO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,263 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,974 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust mounts and sections corroding

front flexi hoses beginning to perish

n/s/f lower inner armbush splitting no movement

n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

rear no.plate cracking through securing bolts still secure

Fail 8 Mar 2016 79,938 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust mounts and sections corroding

front flexi hoses beginning to perish

n/s/f lower inner armbush splitting no movement

n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

rear no.plate cracking through securing bolts still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,122 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 47,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,457 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 16,191 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,320 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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R712 EKO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R712 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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R712 EKO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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