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S65 KJU

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,898 mi
Last recorded83,898 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 KJU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,898 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,893 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 65,967 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 65,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,816 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 50,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,912 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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S65 KJU is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S65 KJU, 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 S65 KJU registered?

S65 KJU is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S65 KJU safe to buy?

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