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R541 SNR

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,200 mi
Last recorded78,200 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 SNR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,200 miles

bulb inoperative in high level brake light but over 50% ok

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brake pads getting low

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s headlight aim on high limit

n/s/r brake hose held by cable tie

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

o/s headlight aim on low limit

o/s/r brake flex starting to perish

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy in rotation

slight lateral movement in o/s/f suspension top mount

slight lift movement in all suspension top mountings

slight movement in both rear subframe front bushes

slight oil leak on engine

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 16 Mar 2013 78,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

bulb inoperative in high level brake light but over 50% ok

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brake pads getting low

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s headlight aim on high limit

n/s/r brake hose held by cable tie

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

o/s headlight aim on low limit

o/s/r brake flex starting to perish

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy in rotation

slight lateral movement in o/s/f suspension top mount

slight lift movement in all suspension top mountings

slight movement in both rear subframe front bushes

slight oil leak on engine

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,959 miles

drivers door trim insecure/protruding

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

slight oil/lubricant leak around engine

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

drivers door trim insecure/protruding

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

n/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

slight oil/lubricant leak around engine

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,592 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,344 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,570 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers wiper blade slightly split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,436 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 31,436 miles

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

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

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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R541 SNR is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R541 SNR, 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 R541 SNR registered?

R541 SNR is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R541 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 SNR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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