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P38 GVU

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 GVU
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 94,900 miles

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

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

both centre floors slightly corroded

both offside doors slightly corroded

both rear axel bushes have slight play

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

fuel pipe slightly corroded

handbrake cable insecure

nearside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

nearside number plate light secured by tape

offside centre chassis rail slightly corroded

offside rear closing panel starting to split

rear axel slightly corroded

rear boot floor slightly corroded

vehicle extensivly repaired

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,848 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches require attention soon

several corosion spots showing

Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,848 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches require attention soon

several corosion spots showing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 90,632 miles

offside front back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

several corosion patches under vehicle require attention soon

Fail 28 Apr 2007 90,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

several corrosion patches under vehicle require attention soon

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,808 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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P38 GVU 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 50%.

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 P38 GVU, 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 P38 GVU registered?

P38 GVU is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P38 GVU safe to buy?

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