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R989 RGM

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,516 mi
Last recorded92,516 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 RGM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2012 92,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre ceacking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,046 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 87,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the shoulders

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2009 81,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the shoulders

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 77,338 miles

Metal brake lines have some corrosion

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the tread shoulders

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the tread shoulders

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,781 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 71,777 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake lines have some corrosion

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the tread shoulders

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,404 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R989 RGM is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R989 RGM, 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.

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R989 RGM is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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