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P521 RBD

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,166 mi
Last recorded40,166 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 RBD
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,166 miles

both outer sills have corrosion forming in prescribed areas

Fail 10 Apr 2018 40,089 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both outer sills have corrosion forming in prescribed areas

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,983 miles

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded just outside prescribed area

offside sill heavily corroded and weak centre and rear

Fail 30 Mar 2017 37,975 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded just outside prescribed area

offside sill heavily corroded and weak centre and rear

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,806 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Rear both side tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,493 miles

advanced corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

advanced wear o/s/f lower arm bush

slight wear on n/s wiper

Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,212 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

some corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,702 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

some corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,176 miles

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

some corrosion and wear in front brake discs

some corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe

some corrosion in offside outer sill

Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,174 miles

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

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

some corrosion and wear in front brake discs

some corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe

some corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,022 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler cap lock faulty

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P521 RBD is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P521 RBD, 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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P521 RBD is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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