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P123 ODX

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,290 mi
Last recorded80,290 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 ODX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 67,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearsidefront rollbar link

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,833 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,781 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,373 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,567 miles

as test number 232289977087

Fail 20 Mar 2007 69,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside inner rear sill and nearside outer centre sill areas

Pass 1 Apr 2006 67,271 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 67,271 miles

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

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

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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P123 ODX is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P123 ODX, 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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P123 ODX is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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