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P515 HAS

1997 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,469 mi
Last recorded43,469 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 HAS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,469 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,467 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,779 miles

both front brake ferrules corroded/ just in limits

una ble to c/o full inspection of brake pipes where coated in grease

Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,777 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake pipes coated in gr5ease / unable to c/o full in spection of brake pipes

both front brake ferrules corroded/ just in limits

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,874 miles

advise brake pipes difficult to inspect as coated in grease

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,311 miles

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

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

all brakepipes coated in grease / difficult to c/o full inspection

osf subframe damp with oil origin not found

Fail 19 Apr 2007 33,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

difficult to c/o full inspection of brake pipes where coated in grease

osf subframe area damp with oil origin not found

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,061 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease unable to co full check

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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P515 HAS is a 1997 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 56,237 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 P515 HAS, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P515 HAS is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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