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R938 AWO

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,829 mi
Last recorded57,829 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 AWO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,829 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,034 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 53,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,227 miles

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

both front rims damaged

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 53,191 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

both front rims damaged

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,923 miles

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

accident damage front bumper

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

nearside front wheel trim damaged

nearside rear wheel arch rusting

several scratches around vehicle

surface rust both outer sills

Fail 9 Apr 2008 50,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

accident damage front bumper

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

nearside rear wheel arch rusting

several scratches around vehicle

surface rust both outer sills

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,024 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded.

play in both rear suspension top mounts.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 44,361 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R938 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R938 AWO, 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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R938 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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