CarVerify

Free Car Check

R971 HKG

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,043 mi
Last recorded95,043 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 HKG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,043 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 95,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,570 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 94,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,017 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 93,357 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,721 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

vehicles floor to rear slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2008 87,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

vehicles floor to rear slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,149 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 72,119 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2006 69,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 65,108 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R971 HKG is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,164 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 R971 HKG, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R971 HKG?

You can check the full history of R971 HKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R971 HKG registered?

R971 HKG is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R971 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 HKG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R971 HKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R971 HKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.