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P546 EMS

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,502 mi
Last recorded82,502 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 EMS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,510 miles

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

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

intermittant fault on rear fog light switch

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

intermittant fault on rear fog light switch

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,889 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,895 miles

surface corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

surface corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,758 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body & underbody corrosion in various places(previous welding repairs)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places(previous welding repairs)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,890 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places (previous welding)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,890 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places (previous welding)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,116 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 45,114 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 44,527 miles

Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P546 EMS is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P546 EMS, 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 P546 EMS registered?

P546 EMS is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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