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S263 GKN

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,312 mi
Last recorded38,312 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 GKN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2015 38,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

1/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,494 miles

1/ MARKS IN WINDSCREEN JUST LEGAL 2/ O/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIR 3/ SILL PANELS/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Fail 4 Apr 2014 32,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1/ MARKS IN WINDSCREEN JUST LEGAL 2/ O/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIR 3/ SILL PANELS/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,892 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT 4/ MARKS IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT 4/ MARKS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,313 miles

1/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ N/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT 4/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,313 miles

1/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ N/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT 4/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,945 miles

1/ MARKS IN WINDSCREEN 2/ BRAKE PIPES/SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK 4/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Mar 2010 18,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

1/ MARKS IN WINDSCREEN 2/ BRAKE PIPES/SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK 4/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,033 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 10,033 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF OUTER CV BOOT CRACKING

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 99,775 miles

slight noise from rear offside wheel bearing

some damage to rear offside number plate lamp

Pass 8 Oct 2005 92,858 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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S263 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S263 GKN, 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 S263 GKN registered?

S263 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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