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R883 AEG

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,943 mi
Last recorded12,943 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 AEG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 12,943 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 12,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 6,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 904 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,717 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,711 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 83,888 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,145 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 78,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 72,441 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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R883 AEG is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R883 AEG, 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 R883 AEG registered?

R883 AEG is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R883 AEG safe to buy?

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