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S236 AHC

1998 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,684 mi
Last recorded5,684 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 AHC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 5,684 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 5,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all remaining wheel nuts unable to be checked.(hubcaps fitted)possibly nuts incorrectly fitted on these wheels.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 542 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 542 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 95,376 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and virtually on limits

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2007 90,931 miles

see original advise sheet no. 780364737195 that still applies

Fail 14 May 2007 90,931 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

considerable handbrake travel

corrosion to offside and nearside under sills at rear

Pass 17 May 2006 84,814 miles

both n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded to limit borderline pass †

both rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition in places †

some areas have mud on limit to test

Fail 17 May 2006 84,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded to limit borderline pass †

both rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition in places †

some areas have mud on limit to test

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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S236 AHC is a 1998 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S236 AHC, 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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S236 AHC is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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