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S826 UTU

1998 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 UTU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,715 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,641 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 68,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,748 miles

1) front brake discs and pads worn 2) wheel trims fitted 3) tyres 155 70 13 4) front brake hoses perished and cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2008 53,686 miles

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

1) front brake discs and pads worn 2) wheel trims fitted 3) tyres 155 70 13 4) front brake hoses perished and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,876 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 35,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front brake hoses splitting

osr brake hose splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2005 26,161 miles

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

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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S826 UTU is a 1998 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S826 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S826 UTU registered?

S826 UTU is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S826 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S826 UTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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