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N974 PTX

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,173 mi
Last recorded84,173 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 PTX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,173 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has play

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has play

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,306 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front and rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

metal brake pipes appear to be held with zip ties

n/s/f tyre worn

rear inner sills / chassis corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,306 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front and rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

metal brake pipes appear to be held with zip ties

n/s/f tyre worn

rear inner sills / chassis corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,849 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 76,807 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERROLS STARTING TO CORRODE N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT POSSIBLE LEEK ON POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,609 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 PTX is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PTX, 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 N974 PTX registered?

N974 PTX is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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