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S638 AVL

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 AVL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,985 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,972 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (7.1.2)

Near side rear tyre perished in tread.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,773 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,899 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 39,552 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 39,552 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 39,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,640 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 32,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S638 AVL is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S638 AVL, 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 S638 AVL registered?

S638 AVL is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S638 AVL safe to buy?

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