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R45 BNP

1998 Mazda 121 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,781 mi
Last recorded60,781 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi68,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 BNP
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,781 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 60,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boyh front lower arm bushes in poor condition

poor performance on rear foot brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,801 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 57,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,581 miles

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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R45 BNP is a 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R45 BNP, 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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R45 BNP is a 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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