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GIG 4076

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,285 mi
Last recorded98,285 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4076
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 98,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,519 miles

offside sill corroded but not structural or excessive.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,994 miles

btoh front anti roll bar link gaiters split

btoh front tyres wearing on inner edge.but not in requried measurement areas

nearside rear axle bush starting too wear

Fail 4 Jan 2010 82,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

btoh front anti roll bar link gaiters split

btoh front tyres wearing on inner edge.but not in requried measurement areas

nearside rear axle bush starting too wear

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,744 miles

spare wheel carrier corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2008 76,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear inner arch areas starting too corrode behind inner felt trim

advise centre exhaust starting too corrode

advise centre offside outer sill starting too corrode

advise slight oil leak

advise spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 61,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2005 58,319 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 58,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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GIG 4076 is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 57,937 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 GIG 4076, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GIG 4076 is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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