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R731 VVU

1997 Mazda 121 Gxi

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,835 mi
Last recorded33,835 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi56,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 VVU
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,835 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 29,144 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R731 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R731 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 R731 VVU registered?

R731 VVU is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R731 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 VVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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