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S62 RHK

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,422 mi
Last recorded84,422 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 RHK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 84,419 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,781 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 80,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,482 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,271 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,525 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,882 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,721 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,721 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,283 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 41,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,794 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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S62 RHK is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S62 RHK, 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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S62 RHK is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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