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R852 ATU

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 ATU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,816 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 15 Aug 2011 86,814 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,632 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,791 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 54,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,113 miles

offside front lower arm inner bushs are separating

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,624 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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R852 ATU is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R852 ATU, 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 R852 ATU registered?

R852 ATU is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R852 ATU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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