MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Mazda 121?
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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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N974 PTX is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 26 April 1996.
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