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R155 MSO

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

28,153 mi
Last recorded28,153 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 MSO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes coated

underside coated in sealant

Pass 23 May 2025 27,079 miles

Front exhaust system corroded / deteriated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant leak

ns / os outer sills corroded /deteriated

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 May 2025 27,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front exhaust system corroded / deteriated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant leak

ns / os outer sills corroded /deteriated

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2024 25,363 miles

Coolant leak radiator (slight)

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front alloy wheel has a flat spot

Rear axle corroded

sump corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 25,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak radiator (slight)

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front alloy wheel has a flat spot

Rear axle corroded

sump corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 23,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 21,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe section starting to split but not leaking or affecting emissions

Pass 5 Apr 2021 21,292 miles

vehicle has 3 tyres fitted which are 10 years old

Pass 10 Apr 2020 20,975 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2020 20,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,300 miles

Coolant leak slight

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 20,300 miles

Coolant leak slight

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 19,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,108 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 19,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded/holed (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,893 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 17,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,543 miles

reverse lamp not working

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,678 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,025 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 16,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 13,716 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,162 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 13,162 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007
Pass 3 May 2006 11,167 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 11,167 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
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R155 MSO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R155 MSO, 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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R155 MSO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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