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P533 DBV

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,911 mi
Last recorded3,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 DBV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 3,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 1,223 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,427 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate slightly marked

Fail 16 Oct 2009 97,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate slightly marked

Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,178 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 94,178 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,170 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 86,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 83,172 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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P533 DBV is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P533 DBV, 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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What year was P533 DBV registered?

P533 DBV is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P533 DBV safe to buy?

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