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P388 MSG

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,953 mi
Last recorded23,953 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 MSG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,953 miles

General corrosion across floor and sills

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 15,924 miles

underside heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Oct 2018 15,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged at fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front and rear sub-frames badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,459 miles

both outer sills have corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2016 15,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills have corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,885 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not showing (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 14,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not showing (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,381 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,934 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 13,962 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,175 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 13,175 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,393 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 12,388 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,433 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 10,799 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P388 MSG is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P388 MSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P388 MSG registered?

P388 MSG is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P388 MSG safe to buy?

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