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P344 UBE

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,842 mi
Last recorded2,842 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 UBE
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 2,842 miles

Nearside front brake pad starting to wear.

Offside and nearside outer door sill's h/s/corrosion in places.

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

Slight travel on handbrake.

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion in places.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,255 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

under body corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2008 99,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

rear wiper arm loose

under body corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 90,515 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 90,515 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 88,575 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 88,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P344 UBE is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P344 UBE, 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 P344 UBE registered?

P344 UBE is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P344 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 UBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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