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P121 ETO

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,641 mi
Last recorded53,641 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 ETO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,641 miles

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

n/s/f wishbone bush worn

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

o/s cv boot worn

rear inner tyre walls cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,630 miles

n/s/f tyre on limits

slight corrosion o/s/r sill

Fail 3 Nov 2008 53,628 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limits

slight corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 42,339 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box dented

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 ETO 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 83.3%.

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 ETO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P121 ETO registered?

P121 ETO is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P121 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 ETO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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