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S429 RBO

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,093 mi
Last recorded58,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 RBO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 58,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,318 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,528 miles

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,000 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,368 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,028 miles

ns door mirror broken

Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,367 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,298 miles

front number plate starting too fade

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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S429 RBO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 S429 RBO, 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 S429 RBO registered?

S429 RBO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S429 RBO safe to buy?

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