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R883 SSW

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 SSW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,408 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 89,364 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 89,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightley perished

Pass 31 May 2011 80,934 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 80,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,455 miles

buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

interior mirror loose

lock on fuel cap stiff

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,455 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

interior mirror loose

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,186 miles

fuel cap lock tight

nail in nearside front tyre (close to edge of tread,will not repair)

nearside and offside outer cv boots starting to perish

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

rear wishbone bush on offside front,perished and split

serpentine belt perished

slight buckle in offside front wheel rim

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,769 miles

advise nearside and offside front outer cv boots are starting to perish.

advise offside front lower suspension wishbone rear bush is just starting to split.

advise offside front wheel inner edge is dented ,but not badly enough to fail mot.

Pass 29 May 2006 61,325 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread,near to legal limit

offside front suspension wishbone, rear bush perished and split

Pass 25 May 2005 54,026 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 54,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R883 SSW is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R883 SSW, 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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R883 SSW is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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