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S178 TMS

1999 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 TMS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,904 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 85,042 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,955 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 78,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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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S178 TMS is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S178 TMS, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S178 TMS registered?

S178 TMS is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S178 TMS safe to buy?

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