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S815 UTU

1998 Mazda 121 Gxi

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,242 mi
Last recorded87,242 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi68,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 UTU
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 87,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 78,584 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 78,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,519 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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S815 UTU is a 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 68,960 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S815 UTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S815 UTU registered?

S815 UTU is a 1998 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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