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S618 BNJ

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,325 mi
Last recorded23,325 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 BNJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 23,325 miles

brake fluid level on minimum

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 24 Oct 2015 20,291 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,838 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre outer wall/tread perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2014 16,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre outer wall/tread perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 11,239 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2012 8,406 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 7,852 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 7,344 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 7,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,930 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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S618 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S618 BNJ, 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 S618 BNJ registered?

S618 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S618 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 BNJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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