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S120 RCR

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,742 mi
Last recorded73,742 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 RCR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,742 miles

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

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

n\s\ inner cv boot leaking

o\s\f anti roll bar drop link bent

Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,017 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear service brake reading low near to limit

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear near to limit

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Nov 2009 69,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear service brake reading low near to limit

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear near to limit

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,990 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

lower front wishbone rear bushes worn

rear axle pivot bushs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2008 61,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

lower front wishbone rear bushes worn

rear axle pivot bushs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front lower wishbones rear bushes not good should be changed soon

offside front tyre worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,519 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front lower wishbones rear bushes not good should be changed soon

offside front tyre worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,401 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 45,394 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

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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S120 RCR is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 S120 RCR, 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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S120 RCR is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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