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S514 ERR

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,224 mi
Last recorded23,224 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 ERR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,224 miles

Bonnet secondary catch very stiff

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Plus tyre has circumferential cracking ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 23,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Bonnet secondary catch very stiff

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Plus tyre has circumferential cracking ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Service brakes have low readings

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,964 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear lower sill damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,258 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 21,258 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,316 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,711 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,663 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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S514 ERR is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S514 ERR, 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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S514 ERR is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S514 ERR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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