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P505 ADO

1996 Mazda 121

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,163 mi
Last recorded17,163 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 ADO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 17,163 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 17,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 9,947 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 9,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,983 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 1,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,010 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,007 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 24,194 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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P505 ADO is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P505 ADO, 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 P505 ADO registered?

P505 ADO is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P505 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 ADO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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