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S86 KUA

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,238 mi
Last recorded59,238 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 KUA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,238 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 58,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,285 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 58,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,099 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,023 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on dash

Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,672 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,321 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 47,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 37,306 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 37,285 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S86 KUA is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S86 KUA, 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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S86 KUA is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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