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R35 AMS

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,234 mi
Last recorded93,234 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 AMS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 93,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 84,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 63,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 55,328 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,328 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
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R35 AMS is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R35 AMS, 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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What year was R35 AMS registered?

R35 AMS is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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