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R72 KLJ

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,851 mi
Last recorded40,851 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 KLJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,851 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,015 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,866 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,866 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 28,077 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 28,077 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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R72 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 56,237 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 R72 KLJ, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R72 KLJ registered?

R72 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R72 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 KLJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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