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R968 ONN

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,717 mi
Last recorded11,717 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 ONN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 11,717 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 11,717 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,738 miles

advise both front anti-roll end links worn

advise front brake pads very low

advise n/s/f strut top bearing tight

advise o/s/r strut top mount worn

advise steering creek (more investigation required)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise both front anti-roll end links worn

advise front brake pads very low

advise n/s/f strut top bearing tight

advise o/s/r strut top mount worn

advise steering creek (more investigation required)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,255 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,158 miles

advise locking petrol cap key/lock hard to opperate

Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

advise locking petrol cap key/lock hard to opperate

advise noise and movement from both front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 44,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,761 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 30,761 miles

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

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

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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R968 ONN is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc 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 R968 ONN, 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 R968 ONN registered?

R968 ONN is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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