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N423 BKN

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 BKN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,727 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,289 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

handbrake at end of travel

n/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

hazard light tell/tale cover missing

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,503 miles

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

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

hazard light tell/tale cover missing

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hazard tell tale cover missing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,757 miles

hazard tell tale cover missing

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,884 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 55,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,259 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 51,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 45,429 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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N423 BKN is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N423 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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N423 BKN is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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