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P129 DRA

1996 Mazda 121

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 DRA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,237 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,237 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 51,148 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,986 miles

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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P129 DRA is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P129 DRA, 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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What year was P129 DRA registered?

P129 DRA is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P129 DRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 DRA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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