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R857 CFM

1997 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,570 mi
Last recorded96,570 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 CFM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,570 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,482 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 6,482 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,360 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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R857 CFM is a 1997 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R857 CFM, 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 R857 CFM registered?

R857 CFM is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R857 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 CFM shows 6 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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