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YDZ 8390

1998 Mazda 121

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,205 mi
Last recorded91,205 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 8390
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front c/v gaitor perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel arch has surface corrosion

Offside outer sill has surface corrosion

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush bothsides. (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,911 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush bothsides. (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear subframe bush slightly worn

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills and inner and outer sill lips

Fail 20 Sep 2014 86,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear subframe bush slightly worn

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills and inner and outer sill lips

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,916 miles

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

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

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

inner and outer sill lips surface corrosion

rear subframe bushes have slight play

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Fail 20 Sep 2013 83,902 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

inner and outer sill lips surface corrosion

rear subframe bushes have slight play

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,152 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe bushes have slight play

syrface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 12 Dec 2009 76,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 67,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,956 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 57,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,604 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,573 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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YDZ 8390 is a 1998 Mazda 121 in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YDZ 8390, 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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YDZ 8390 is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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