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P42 BPK

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,239 mi
Last recorded59,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 BPK
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,239 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 59,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,985 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r end of sill getting rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,985 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r end of sill getting rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,093 miles

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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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P42 BPK is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P42 BPK, 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 P42 BPK registered?

P42 BPK is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P42 BPK safe to buy?

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