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N136 HRH

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 HRH
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,664 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 81,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,329 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,329 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,151 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body sills weak + underside of car heavy corrosion scale

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body sills weak + underside of car heavy corrosion scale

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,585 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,295 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 56,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N136 HRH is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N136 HRH, 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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N136 HRH is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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