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S38 CUB

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,765 mi
Last recorded92,765 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 CUB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 92,765 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear axle bushes worn/deteriorated

sills corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 92,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear axle bushes worn/deteriorated

sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 80,348 miles

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

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

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 80,092 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,045 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,045 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 23 May 2014 53,135 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 53,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,274 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHING

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY AND WEAK

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO INNER AND OUTER SILL AREAS

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY AND WEAK

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO INNER AND OUTER SILL AREAS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust tail pipe in a poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,949 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre tread perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,584 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear axle bushes pershed

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,460 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS

SLIGHT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,149 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jul 2007 33,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 26,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S38 CUB 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 S38 CUB, 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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S38 CUB is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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