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P189 HBG

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,669 mi
Last recorded84,669 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 HBG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

edge wear at front tyres (nearside slight) stepped tread pattern )

lower effort at offside rear parking brake noted during RBT

offside front suspension arm rear mount slight deterioration

rear axle main support mounts slight deterioration

suspect coolant leak at thermostat area

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,669 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

edge wear at front tyres (nearside slight) stepped tread pattern )

engine oil level low ( topped up )

lower effort at offside rear parking brake noted during RBT

offside front suspension arm rear mount slight deterioration

rear axle main support mounts slight deterioration

suspect coolant leak at thermostat area

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear tyre cracked/spliting (no cords visable)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 81,627 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear tyre cracked/spliting (no cords visable)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,839 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 79,838 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,500 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 77,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,403 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,076 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 70,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 68,485 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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P189 HBG is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P189 HBG, 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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P189 HBG is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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