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R867 PHN

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 PHN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,360 miles

slight corrossion front inner brake disc faces

slight corrossion rear wheel arches and both outer sills

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 25 Feb 2015 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight corrossion front inner brake disc faces

slight corrossion rear wheel arches and both outer sills

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Fail 17 Feb 2014 94,233 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside outer sill and rear wheel arch

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,233 miles

rear wiper split

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside outer sill and rear wheel arch

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,439 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 21 Feb 2013 85,114 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

slightly high handbrake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,745 miles

outer CV boots cracking

rear tyre treads low

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slightly high handbrake travel

Fail 23 Feb 2012 73,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

outer CV boots cracking

rear tyre treads low

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slightly high handbrake travel

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,917 miles

front brake discs corroded on faces

nearside front brake pads low

nearside front mirror glass missing

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2011 61,917 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on faces

nearside front brake pads low

nearside front mirror glass missing

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,100 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,790 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,636 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 49,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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R867 PHN is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R867 PHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R867 PHN registered?

R867 PHN is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R867 PHN safe to buy?

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