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P402 DRC

1997 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 DRC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,840 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 71,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 68,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,209 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,350 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,003 miles

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

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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P402 DRC is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P402 DRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P402 DRC registered?

P402 DRC is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P402 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 DRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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