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P494 JNO

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,898 mi
Last recorded3,898 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 JNO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 3,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 3,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 2,597 miles

Central Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 2,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,233 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle has power steering hose chaffing and fluid leak on system

Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts, slightly perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle has power steering hose chaffing and fluid leak on system

Pass 26 Mar 2016 91,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (165/70-13) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail/screw in tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2016 91,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (165/70-13) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear nail/screw in tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2016 91,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. caused by damage to headlight unit (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

rear axel beam bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,816 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,442 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wipers are split snd need replacing.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,851 miles

offside and nearside outer cv boots perishing

offside and nearside rear top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,010 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters starting to perish

Rear top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,536 miles

Corrosion developing on N/s rear metal brake pipe

Signs of wear developing in both rear top suspension mounts

Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,119 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,557 miles

Both rear top suspension mounts have slight play in them

N/s rear metal brake pipe has corrosion developing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,890 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 26,890 miles

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

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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P494 JNO is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P494 JNO, 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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P494 JNO is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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