Official DVLA Record

1997 Mazda 121 1.3L Petrol · R151 EDO

R151 EDO

1997 Mazda 121 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 53,048 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA 121
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/08/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
53,048 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/08/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1297cc

R151 EDO Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
  • 53,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R151 EDO Mileage History

  1. 13/06/202246,698 mi
  2. 08/07/202246,701 mi+3 mi
  3. 01/08/202352,997 mi+6,296 mi
  4. 11/08/202353,048 mi+51 mi

Average of roughly 5,469 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R151 EDO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 12:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda 121 (R151 EDO) between June 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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