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S157 ABX

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,581 mi
Last recorded25,581 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 ABX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,581 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,974 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 5,833 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

front brake discs rusting

front brake pads look to be wearing thin

near side front steel brake pipe rusting

off side front bottom arm bush worn

outer sills rusting

rear inner sills rusting

slight play in front rollbar bushes

Fail 1 Nov 2007 5,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front brake discs rusting

front brake pads look to be wearing thin

near side front steel brake pipe rusting

off side front bottom arm bush worn

outer sills rusting

rear inner sills rusting

slight play in front rollbar bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 88,126 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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S157 ABX is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S157 ABX, 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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What year was S157 ABX registered?

S157 ABX is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S157 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 ABX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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