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R445 LGF

1998 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,869 mi
Last recorded69,869 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 LGF
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2016 69,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust deteriorated

front tyre size 165/65/13

rear tyre size 155/70/13

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,023 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,924 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension wishbone arms inner rear mounting bushes starting to split/wear

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge of treadwalls to legal limits

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2013 57,923 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension wishbone arms inner rear mounting bushes starting to split/wear

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge of treadwalls to legal limits

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,212 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 42,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,420 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,349 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,186 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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R445 LGF is a 1998 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R445 LGF, 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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R445 LGF is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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