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N166 RDL

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,047 mi
Last recorded12,047 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 RDL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 12,047 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 6,764 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 6,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 2,709 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 2,709 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,953 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 98,950 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,770 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 94,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,827 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,827 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,020 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,704 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,704 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N166 RDL is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N166 RDL, 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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N166 RDL is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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