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S684 TBL

1998 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

12,034 mi
Last recorded12,034 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS684 TBL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 12,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

slight wear to nearside rear suspension beam forward bush

slight wear to offside front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,096 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 9,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight blow exaust front pipe

Pass 15 Nov 2011 2,012 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 14 Nov 2011 2,012 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to both outer sills.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,863 miles

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Nov 2010 96,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,759 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses perished.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 89,758 miles

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

both rear flexible brake hoses perished.

rear foot brake just to required efficiency.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,145 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 86,143 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre pressures low.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 79,681 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 79,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,489 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 67,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2006 67,422 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2005 55,120 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes just servicable

Fail 28 Sep 2005 55,119 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes just servicable. †

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

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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S684 TBL is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 S684 TBL, 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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S684 TBL is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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