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N697 KRN

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,919 mi
Last recorded45,919 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 KRN
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,919 miles

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

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

corosion starting in some places buy passed subject to finger and thumb pressure

non obligatory mirror damage /missing repaired sharp edge on test

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,531 miles

passenger door missing

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise passanger front door mirror missing

Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 32,823 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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N697 KRN is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N697 KRN, 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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N697 KRN is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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