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P121 BFJ

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,679 mi
Last recorded9,679 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 BFJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 9,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 2,961 miles

n/s mirror missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 98,779 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,108 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 91,402 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2012 85,881 miles

N/S/Front top suspension strut mount has play

O/S/F Anti roll bar bush has play

O/S/F Anti roll bar link top dust cover is poor

O/S/Rear shock absorber top suspension mount has play

Fail 7 Jan 2012 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/Front top suspension strut mount has play

O/S/F Anti roll bar bush has play

O/S/Rear shock absorber top suspension mount has play

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,213 miles

some play in drivers seat frame

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,779 miles

corrosion in some brake pipes

front disc's worn

Fail 15 Jan 2010 68,779 miles

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

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

corrosion in some brake pipes

front disc's worn

long handbrake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,503 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

hand brake adjustment high

Fail 18 Dec 2007 62,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

hand brake adjustment high

Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,526 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,831 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 52,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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P121 BFJ is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P121 BFJ, 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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P121 BFJ is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P121 BFJ safe to buy?

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