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P585 EMS

1997 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,241 mi
Last recorded72,241 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 EMS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,241 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,393 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,006 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,006 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,610 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,610 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,758 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 45,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,753 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 38,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,081 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

all metal brake pipes except offside rear to flexible hose, covered with underseal.

frront lower grille in bumper broken

rear number plate has slight discolouration.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,081 miles

all metal brake pipes except offside rear to flexible hose, covered with underseal.

frront lower grille in bumper broken

rear number plate has slight discolouration.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 32,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise underside of vehicle including metal brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

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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P585 EMS is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P585 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 P585 EMS registered?

P585 EMS is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P585 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 EMS shows 14 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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