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S579 TKE

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 TKE
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,110 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,106 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,267 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,266 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,809 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 80,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,187 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE FAULTY

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,634 miles

CORROSION TO REAR PRESCRIBED AREAS INC/ SEAT BELTS/SUSPENSION/BRAKES

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,461 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 64,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,844 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH AND NEED CHANGING SOON.

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKES PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST AT THE REAR

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM OSF BRAKE.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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S579 TKE is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S579 TKE, 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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S579 TKE is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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