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P584 RFW

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,715 mi
Last recorded91,715 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP584 RFW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,715 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 91,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,252 miles

nearside rear sill corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2023 87,252 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear chassis rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,258 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both side sills corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,380 miles

both side sills corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2021 77,379 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both side sills corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 71,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,800 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,307 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,303 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,985 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,392 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,896 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 43,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,813 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,813 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,055 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,930 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,875 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

underbody corrosion

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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P584 RFW is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P584 RFW, 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 P584 RFW registered?

P584 RFW is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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