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N977 AAU

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,780 mi
Last recorded78,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 AAU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,780 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 76,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corosion to both sills

gear box mount fractured

n/s door miror casing loose

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,760 miles

hazard light switch cap loose but still operative

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,754 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 53,754 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 514,861 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 51,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N977 AAU is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N977 AAU, 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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N977 AAU is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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