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P507 ADO

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,405 mi
Last recorded37,405 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 ADO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 37,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

all metal fuel pipes inpoor condition

both floors in very poor condition

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake discs in very poor condition

fuel cap in poor condition

nearside front inner wing in poor condition

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,365 miles

both floors in poor condition

front discs worn

front pads low

front tyres different size to rear tyres

metal fuel pipes in poor condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

offside front brake flexi perished

offside front metal brake pipe in poor surface condition

offside front wishbone bushes in poor condition

offside sill in poor condition and has small hole but not in pescribed area

required full emissions test

Fail 13 Nov 2009 32,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both floors in poor condition

front discs worn

front pads low

front tyres different size to rear tyres

metal fuel pipes in poor condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

offside front brake flexi perished

offside front metal brake pipe in poor surface condition

offside front wishbone bushes in poor condition

offside sill in poor condition and has small hole but not in pescribed area

required full emissions test

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,827 miles

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

floor in poor general condition

front discs slight corrosion

offside front metal brake pipe in poor surface condition

Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

floor in poor general condition

front discs slight corrosion

offside front metal brake pipe in poor surface condition

Pass 10 May 2008 28,635 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres on 2mm tread depth

Fail 7 May 2008 28,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres on 2mm tread depth

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,097 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 27,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,334 miles

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

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

slight crack but not affecting view

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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P507 ADO is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P507 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 P507 ADO registered?

P507 ADO is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P507 ADO safe to buy?

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