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P467 BDV

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP467 BDV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 79,599 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 79,599 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,859 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,033 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,799 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,781 miles

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

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

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

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

adv child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,177 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,357 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,638 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,940 miles

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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P467 BDV is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P467 BDV, 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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P467 BDV is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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