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P396 OTR

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 OTR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 80,611 miles

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

damage to n/s headlanp lens not affecting beam pattern

damge to windscreen a. zone not exceeding 10mm

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arms bushes

rear tyres deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 28 May 2013 80,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

damage to n/s headlanp lens not affecting beam pattern

damge to windscreen a. zone not exceeding 10mm

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arms bushes

rear tyres deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,042 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section starting to corrode

nearside windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section starting to corrode

nearside windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,287 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 68,277 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 61,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside headlamp glass damaged

Fail 28 May 2010 61,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,985 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

both rear axle bushes spliting

nearside outer sill rusty

offside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,770 miles

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

nearside headlamp glass chipped

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside headlamp glass chipped

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,801 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 38,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust box baffels broken up †

rear tyres perished slightly

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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P396 OTR is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 56,237 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 P396 OTR, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P396 OTR registered?

P396 OTR is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P396 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 OTR shows 14 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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