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N820 NAE

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 NAE
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,762 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake ferule corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 97,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,583 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

osr top suspension mounting excessive movement when not under load

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,432 miles

General body and sill corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2014 91,432 miles

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

General body and sill corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,013 miles

both front outer c/v gaiters perished

n/s/r brake hose perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,013 miles

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

both front outer c/v gaiters perished

n/s/r brake hose perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,346 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH PERISHED

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 88,216 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 84,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 84,845 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,457 miles

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

near side front wheel buckled

Fail 4 Jun 2009 78,453 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side front wheel buckled

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 71,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,181 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 62,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,535 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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N820 NAE is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N820 NAE, 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 N820 NAE registered?

N820 NAE is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 22 June 1996.

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