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S764 JSR

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,460 mi
Last recorded2,460 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 JSR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2011 2,460 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front disks worn

offside lower outer sill corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 87,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 79,684 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Fail 29 Sep 2007 79,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 7 Oct 2006 67,100 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 67,100 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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 5 Oct 2005 57,310 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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S764 JSR is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc 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 S764 JSR, 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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S764 JSR is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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