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K777 APW

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,884 mi
Last recorded34,884 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 APW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 9 Dec 2023 34,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 27,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 23,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 21,537 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 21,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted a LLB501 Capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,963 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,167 miles

Gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,081 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,304 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,243 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 15,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,205 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,351 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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K777 APW is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 K777 APW, 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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What year was K777 APW registered?

K777 APW is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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The MOT history for K777 APW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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