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R736 CDM

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,828 mi
Last recorded74,828 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 CDM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,914 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 67,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 60,125 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,183 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 49,183 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,522 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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R736 CDM is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R736 CDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R736 CDM registered?

R736 CDM is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R736 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R736 CDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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