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S486 RBO

1998 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 RBO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,052 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,971 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,964 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 87,119 miles

Cant see inner rear wheel arches due to covers

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,119 miles

Cant see inner rear wheel arches due to covers

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,725 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 80,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,822 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,618 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 60,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,153 miles

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

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

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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S486 RBO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S486 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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S486 RBO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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