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S45 RHK

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,390 mi
Last recorded65,390 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 RHK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces replacement advised

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

inside mirror not fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,699 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,554 miles

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

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

coolant leak?

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,301 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
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S45 RHK is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S45 RHK, 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 S45 RHK registered?

S45 RHK is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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