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P182 NKH

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,275 mi
Last recorded21,275 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 NKH
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,275 miles

hazard switch button missing

rust around rear wheel arches

spare tyre on 2m

Fail 24 Aug 2011 21,275 miles

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

hazard switch button missing but still works

rust starting to appear around rear wheel arches

spare tyre down to 2m

Fail 18 Aug 2011 21,144 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

hazard switch button missing but still works

rust starting to appear around rear wheel arches

spare tyre down to 2m

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,692 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 18,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,140 miles

Both front wipers split

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 2,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 96,916 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 96,916 miles

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

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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P182 NKH is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P182 NKH, 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 P182 NKH registered?

P182 NKH is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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