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R889 YAH

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,105 mi
Last recorded30,105 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 YAH
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,105 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,703 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,312 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 22,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,039 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,163 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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R889 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R889 YAH, 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 R889 YAH registered?

R889 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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