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S720 KCY

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,210 mi
Last recorded85,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 KCY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,210 miles

vec been weled all over

Fail 13 Jun 2011

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 82,469 miles

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

damage to o/s door

o/s/f floor rusty

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Fail 21 May 2009 82,469 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s door

o/s/f floor rusty

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 29 May 2008 80,906 miles

both number plates damaged

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 27 May 2008 80,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both number plates damaged

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 17 May 2007 79,173 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

n/s door miror glass missing

Fail 16 May 2007 79,165 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s door trim insecure

Pass 13 May 2006 77,333 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 77,333 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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S720 KCY is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S720 KCY, 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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S720 KCY is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S720 KCY safe to buy?

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