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P61 EPY

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,217 mi
Last recorded45,217 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 EPY
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

gear box leaking oil

nsr park brake low effort

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,454 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 30,857 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,134 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 18,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 17,510 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,510 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,308 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,595 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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P61 EPY is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P61 EPY, 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 P61 EPY registered?

P61 EPY is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P61 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 EPY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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