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N290 DBG

1996 Mazda 121 Gxi

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,424 mi
Last recorded75,424 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi66,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 DBG
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 75,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 63,036 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 63,011 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 56,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 49,921 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 49,921 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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N290 DBG is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.2% with a typical mileage of 66,051 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N290 DBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N290 DBG registered?

N290 DBG is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N290 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 DBG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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