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N518 LWR

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,770 mi
Last recorded99,770 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 LWR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2010 99,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both sills/flanges rusting,flaking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

both sills/flanges rusting,flaking

Pass 20 May 2009 87,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,420 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 79,420 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 73,750 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,750 miles

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

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link.

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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N518 LWR is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N518 LWR, 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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N518 LWR is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N518 LWR safe to buy?

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