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N135 TFX

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,017 mi
Last recorded46,017 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 TFX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,017 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Rusty

Oil leak

Slight Corrosion On The Offside Rear Outer Body Sill

Fail 24 Jan 2011 46,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front Brake Discs Rusty

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

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

Oil leak

Slight Corrosion On The Offside Rear Outer Body Sill

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,108 miles

All 4 Tyres Badly Perished!

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,665 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,378 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 33,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,351 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
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N135 TFX is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N135 TFX, 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 N135 TFX registered?

N135 TFX is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N135 TFX safe to buy?

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