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S853 ABX

1998 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,335 mi
Last recorded56,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 ABX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 56,335 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

some corrosion on underside

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,470 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,235 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,392 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,469 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,468 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,905 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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S853 ABX is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S853 ABX, 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 S853 ABX registered?

S853 ABX is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S853 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 ABX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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