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R253 GBR

1998 Mazda 121 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi68,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 GBR
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,132 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,814 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 42,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

powers steering belt cracking badly

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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R253 GBR is a 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 68,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 GBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R253 GBR registered?

R253 GBR is a 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R253 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 GBR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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