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P121 TKG

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,710 mi
Last recorded83,710 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 TKG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,710 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 83,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,178 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 68,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

alternater belt perished

offside rear tyre perished

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 TKG is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P121 TKG, 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 TKG registered?

P121 TKG is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P121 TKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 TKG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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