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S381 JSM

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,163 mi
Last recorded75,163 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 JSM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2010 75,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,946 miles

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

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

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

windscreen cracked slightly below offside wiper

Pass 13 Sep 2008 62,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small chip/crack on windscreen outside swept area.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,315 miles

rear tyres perished

slight coolant leak from radiator

slight play in offside rear strut top mount

Fail 18 Oct 2007 57,315 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

oil and coolant levels low,coolant leak from radiator

rear tyres perished

slight play in offside rear strut top mount

Fail 14 Oct 2006 50,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

play in offside front anti rollbar link pin

Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,993 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

play in offside front anti rollbar link pin

Pass 18 Oct 2005 43,797 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

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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S381 JSM is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S381 JSM, 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 S381 JSM registered?

S381 JSM is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S381 JSM safe to buy?

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