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N974 NNS

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,432 mi
Last recorded52,432 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 NNS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 52,432 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n.s wing mirror missing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,465 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2007 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,239 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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N974 NNS is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N974 NNS, 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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N974 NNS is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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