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P401 TTG

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,864 mi
Last recorded75,864 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 TTG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 75,778 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,412 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 53,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 43,037 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,544 miles

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,129 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 37,126 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,389 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P401 TTG is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P401 TTG, 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 P401 TTG registered?

P401 TTG is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P401 TTG safe to buy?

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