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P544 NPV

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,603 mi
Last recorded83,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 NPV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,603 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded along full lenght by seatbelt and suspension mounts may need welding next mot

Fail 13 Jul 2013 83,559 miles

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

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)

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded along full lenght by seatbelt and suspension mounts may need welding next mot

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,626 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,280 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Corrosion to floorpans

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Weld repairs present to both sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,124 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

c.v boots deteriating

minor leak gasses

n/s/f mirror slightly woberley

various brake hoses deteriating

various parts of exhausht slightly deteriated

various slight corrosion underneth

Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,123 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

c.v boots deteriating

minor leak gasses

n/s/f mirror slightly woberley

various brake hoses deteriating

various parts of exhausht slightly deteriated

various slight corrosion underneth

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,756 miles

all brake pipe flexis deteriated/cracked

both front c.v boots deteriated

minor leak of gasses

Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,754 miles

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

all brake pipe flexis deteriated/cracked

both front c.v boots deteriated

minor leak of gasses

Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,897 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 63,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front c.v boots spliting

corrosion various places underneath

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,062 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 61,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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P544 NPV is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P544 NPV, 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 P544 NPV registered?

P544 NPV is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P544 NPV safe to buy?

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