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S224 JHN

1998 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,475 mi
Last recorded76,475 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 JHN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,475 miles

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

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

both rear tyre splitting in tread and distorted

Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear 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 tyre splitting in tread and distorted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,364 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 55,464 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,121 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,779 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 33,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,969 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,969 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S224 JHN is a 1998 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S224 JHN, 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 S224 JHN registered?

S224 JHN is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S224 JHN safe to buy?

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