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P499 RWR

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,027 mi
Last recorded90,027 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 RWR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,027 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R Wheelarch corroding.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R Wheelarch corroding.

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,539 miles

O/S/R Wheelarch corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Wheelarch corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,338 miles

N/S Sill(front) corroding

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

O/S/F Foglight lens damaged

O/S/R Wheelarch corroding

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,656 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 64,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,116 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 RWR is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P499 RWR, 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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P499 RWR is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P499 RWR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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