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P255 KTR

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,153 mi
Last recorded43,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 KTR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,153 miles

offside rear lower rear sill becoming very rusty.

play front rollbar bushes

strut top bearings becoming rough

Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,143 miles

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

offside rear lower rear sill becoming very rusty.

play front rollbar bushes

rear exhaust holed/leaking slightly

strut top bearings becoming rough

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,608 miles

lower sills becoming rusty in places

offside rear brakepipe corroded,will require attention soon!

track rod ends noisy when suspension moves

Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,007 miles

offside rear brake pipe rusty †offside front track rod end noisy- becoming rough in movement

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,292 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 35,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P255 KTR is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P255 KTR, 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 P255 KTR registered?

P255 KTR is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P255 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 KTR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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