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S169 AAF

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,155 mi
Last recorded21,155 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 AAF
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 21,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 21,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,778 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 11,043 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 11,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 7,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 2,992 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 2,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,377 miles

advise 3 tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,974 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,770 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,325 miles

exhaust very corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,762 miles

front brake discs very corroded

o/s/f tyre edged off

Fail 2 Jul 2009 72,762 miles

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

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

front brake discs very corroded

o/s/f tyre edged off

Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,733 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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S169 AAF is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S169 AAF, 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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S169 AAF is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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