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S238 RRT

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,369 mi
Last recorded24,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 RRT
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat-front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 24,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat-front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease seepage starting (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight tightness at wheel noticed when turned by hand

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,204 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,615 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 19,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,277 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 105,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,865 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,576 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,537 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,956 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,944 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 53,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 46,374 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 46,374 miles

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

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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S238 RRT is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S238 RRT, 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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S238 RRT is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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