MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake pads wearing low
front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
rear axle bushes worn/deteriorated
sills corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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.
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
O/S/R TYRE PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS
SLIGHT LEAK FROM RADIATOR
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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