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S931 MEW

1998 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,660 mi
Last recorded89,660 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 MEW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2015 89,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure all (8.2.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,230 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,320 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,750 miles

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

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,853 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 79,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,691 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,994 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 61,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 56,592 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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S931 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S931 MEW, 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 S931 MEW registered?

S931 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S931 MEW safe to buy?

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