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R901 UOY

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 UOY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2014 83,783 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolant level below minimum

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 13 Dec 2013 80,383 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,383 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,876 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 76,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,208 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,579 miles

both front tyre tread depths close to limit

Fail 13 Dec 2010 69,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre tread depths close to limit

Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,704 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 62,704 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,204 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 55,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,901 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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R901 UOY is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R901 UOY, 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 R901 UOY registered?

R901 UOY is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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