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P499 MBY

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,606 mi
Last recorded47,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 MBY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 47,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,606 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight twist in offside rear brake pipe

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,739 miles

slight twist in offside rear brake pipe

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,956 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,656 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 7,658 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
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P499 MBY is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P499 MBY, 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 P499 MBY registered?

P499 MBY is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P499 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 MBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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