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R844 XEG

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,736 mi
Last recorded15,736 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 XEG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 15,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door sill gas some corrosion

n/s/ front sill has some corrosion

o/s/r inner wheel arch has some corrosion

rear chassis rails has some corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear no plate damaged

slight corrosion near side sill

Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres perishing

near side sill slight corrosion

off side sill slight corrosion

rear no plate damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 5,064 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever near to end of travel

Pass 7 Jul 2008 3,083 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

park brake lever near to end of its travel

rear bush on both front bottom suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Jul 2008 3,083 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

park brake lever near to end of its travel

rear bush on both front bottom suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,552 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 95,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,479 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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R844 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R844 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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What year was R844 XEG registered?

R844 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R844 XEG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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