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R864 EBX

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,393 mi
Last recorded31,393 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 EBX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,393 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 23,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 19,262 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R864 EBX is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue 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 R864 EBX, 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 R864 EBX registered?

R864 EBX is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R864 EBX safe to buy?

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