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R834 XEG

1997 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,156 mi
Last recorded61,156 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 XEG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,156 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroeded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

suspect corrosion behind both rear inner wheel arch covers

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,993 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 54,993 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 53,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,746 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,923 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,652 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,814 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,556 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 34,556 miles

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

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

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

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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R834 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R834 XEG, 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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R834 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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