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N233 MNW

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,751 mi
Last recorded5,751 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 MNW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 5,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 963 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,193 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2008 85,274 miles

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes split

n/s wiper split

Fail 1 Feb 2008 85,274 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes split

n/s wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 74,278 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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N233 MNW is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N233 MNW, 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 N233 MNW registered?

N233 MNW is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N233 MNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N233 MNW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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