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S554 LSM

1999 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 12156,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 LSM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust fouling body but still secure

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,972 miles

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

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,972 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 62,513 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 62,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Coolant leak

Fan blower no hot air

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,858 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 56,858 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,066 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wiper blade slightly torn at ends.Rear wiper also torn at ends.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,104 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 43,104 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,645 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2006 33,381 miles

nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bush split but not collapsed so ok for mot.advise replacement in the future.

rear wiper blade torn,advise replacement.

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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S554 LSM is a 1999 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S554 LSM, 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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S554 LSM is a 1999 Mazda 121, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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