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R855 YBK

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,899 mi
Last recorded78,899 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 YBK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tracking

Fail 17 Jun 2010 78,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tracking

Pass 19 May 2009 69,856 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,393 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2008 66,891 miles

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

Front nad rear registration plates cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 66,891 miles

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

Front nad rear registration plates cracked

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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R855 YBK 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R855 YBK, 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.

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What year was R855 YBK registered?

R855 YBK is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R855 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 YBK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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