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S125 RCR

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,511 mi
Last recorded54,511 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 RCR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,511 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,899 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,236 miles

Coolant temperature gauge showing cold when engine hot

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror unit insecure but not about to fall off

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Aug 2012 42,236 miles

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

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

Coolant temperature gauge showing cold when engine hot

Cut on outer wall of Offside front tyre but not to cords

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror unit insecure but not about to fall off

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,857 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sillpanels

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 32,654 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sillpanels

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,635 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 23,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,627 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,827 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 12,881 miles

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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S125 RCR is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S125 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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S125 RCR is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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