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P177 BAO

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,117 mi
Last recorded63,117 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 BAO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,117 miles

BODY CORRODED ALL OVER

Fail 3 Aug 2016 63,117 miles

BODY CORRODED ALL OVER

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,076 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 50,074 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,685 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 39,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,380 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 36,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,901 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 26,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 26,050 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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P177 BAO is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P177 BAO, 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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P177 BAO is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P177 BAO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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