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S421 ROT

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,057 mi
Last recorded85,057 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 ROT
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,057 miles

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

both rear axle beam bushes slightly weak

coolant leak

impact damage to front of vehicle

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

oil leak from corroded sump

slight play in nearside and offside front inner anti-roll bar bushes

two small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2013 85,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear axle beam bushes slightly weak

coolant leak

impact damage to front of vehicle

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

oil leak from corroded sump

slight play in nearside and offside front inner anti-roll bar bushes

slight travel on handbrake

two small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,169 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear top shock absorber mount slightly worn

Fail 10 Apr 2012 77,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear top shock absorber mount slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,125 miles

auxillary belt is cracked

both rear axle bushs are slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is close to the limit

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

oil leak around rocker cover area

signs of old coolant leak around the thermostat housing

sticker in screen is behind the mirror

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

auxillary belt is cracked

both rear axle bushs are slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is close to the limit

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

oil leak around rocker cover area

signs of old coolant leak around the thermostat housing

sticker in screen is behind the mirror

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tracking required

Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,328 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

tracking required

Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,248 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 21 Mar 2009 53,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,227 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 45,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r rear inner and outer tyre walls perished

oil leak from oil filter seal

play in rear top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,350 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 38,350 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,407 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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S421 ROT 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 50%.

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 S421 ROT, 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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S421 ROT is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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