MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside headlamp glass chipped
offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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