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P244 LPS

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 LPS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,557 miles

Heavily undersealed

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

o/s/r handbrake cable slightly insecure & fuel line attached to cable

Fail 18 Nov 2009 78,548 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/s/r handbrake cable insecure & fuel line attached to cable

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2008 76,163 miles

undercarrage newly and heavily undersealed

Fail 21 May 2008 76,154 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear chassi legs corroded

undercarrage newly and heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,829 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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P244 LPS is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P244 LPS, 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 P244 LPS registered?

P244 LPS is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 21 September 1996.

Is P244 LPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 LPS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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