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S618 JKO

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,959 mi
Last recorded53,959 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 JKO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 53,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70R13` (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,638 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 40,638 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four shock top mounts have slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,257 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,598 miles

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

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters showing signs of splitting

front exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Fail 16 Sep 2013 31,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer cv gaiters showing signs of splitting

front exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,342 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,381 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,193 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,889 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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S618 JKO is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKO, 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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S618 JKO is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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