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N417 BKN

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,814 mi
Last recorded79,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 BKN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2011 79,814 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre close to legal lemit

nearside rear tyure close to wear limits

play in both trailing arm bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,814 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal lemit

nearside rear tyure close to wear limits

play in both trailing arm bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2010 78,600 miles

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

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

start of corrsion both rear chassic rails / both rear inner sills / nearside outer sill

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,524 miles

start of corrsion both rear chassic rails and nearside outer sill

Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,028 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrion and both outer sills

Fail 16 Jan 2008 77,028 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills starting to corrion and both outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,022 miles

start of corrsion both outer sills and both rear inner sills

Pass 18 Jan 2006 74,229 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 18 Jan 2006 74,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

coolant level low

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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N417 BKN is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 N417 BKN, 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 N417 BKN registered?

N417 BKN is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N417 BKN safe to buy?

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