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N69 MFV

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

43,111 mi
Last recorded43,111 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN69 MFV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 43,111 miles

Front Both wishbone bushes cracking up.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Axle bushes have slight play.

Small trace of fluid near nsf steering gaitior.

Surfaced rust inner & outer sills & floor.

Fail 11 May 2017 43,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Both wishbone bushes cracking up.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Axle bushes have slight play.

Small trace of fluid near nsf steering gaitior.

Surfaced rust inner & outer sills & floor.

Pass 12 May 2016 42,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 42,526 miles

Centre Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 40,972 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 40,968 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 40,040 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 40,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,890 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 38,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s sill corroded outside p/area

Pass 20 May 2011 37,422 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 37,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 35,369 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 35,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 33,347 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 33,347 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 31,015 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)

Fail 19 May 2008 31,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 28,725 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 26,190 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 26,190 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2005 24,232 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 24,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N69 MFV is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 N69 MFV, 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 N69 MFV registered?

N69 MFV is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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