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P142 JWB

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,058 mi
Last recorded64,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 JWB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,058 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 64,053 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

OUTER SILLS RUSTING.

FLOORS TO SILLS AND INNER SILLS RUSTING.

FLOORS TO SILLS RUSTING.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED.

FRONT PADS LOW.

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODING.

INNER SILLS RUSTING.

INNER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED.

MOVEMENT IN REAR SHOCKERS AT TOP.

REAR AXL BUSHES.

REAR CHASSI RAILS RUSTING.

REAR NUM PLATE FADED.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,527 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear reg. plate slightly discolored

Rear wiper split

Slight rust on inner and outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,730 miles

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

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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P142 JWB is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P142 JWB, 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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P142 JWB is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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