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S822 RJA

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,551 mi
Last recorded56,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 RJA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,551 miles

tread low on nsr tyre,exhaust slight/blow & corroding,front wishbone bushes unbonding,slight play in rear shock absorber mounts

Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,132 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 35,575 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,319 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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S822 RJA is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S822 RJA, 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 S822 RJA registered?

S822 RJA is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S822 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S822 RJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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