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N817 DYC

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

66,764 mi
Last recorded66,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 DYC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,764 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2017 66,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front coil springs corroded

o.s.f lower arm rear bush perished

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 57,055 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 57,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,724 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 49,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,810 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,478 miles

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

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

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

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

rust holes n/s front sill and o/s rear chassis out side of prescribed area

Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rust holes n/s front sill and o/s rear chassis out side of prescribed area

Fail 5 May 2011 43,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear 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)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight niose

Pass 5 May 2011 43,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear 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)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight niose

Pass 4 May 2010 40,040 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,062 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 35,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 31,539 miles

as per original test vt32

Fail 1 May 2007 31,539 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,616 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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N817 DYC is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N817 DYC, 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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N817 DYC is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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