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P629 TPW

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,087 mi
Last recorded75,087 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 TPW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,087 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,870 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 70,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 66,148 miles

Front Tyres 3mm, Keep Eye On 155 70 r13 75t

Petrol Cap Difficult To Open

Rear Wiper Split

Slight Blow Around Rear Silencer Clamp

Small Chips In Screen

Tailgate Difficult To Open

Pass 12 Jun 2007 66,148 miles

Front Tyres 3mm, Keep Eye On Wear. 155 70 R13 75T

Fuel Cap Difficult To Open

Minor Chips In Screen

Rear Number Plate Suffered Water Ingress

Rear Wiper Split

Slight Blow Around Rear Silencer Clamp

Tailgate Difficult To Open

Fail 11 Jun 2007 66,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Tyres Advise To Keep An Eye On Wearing Down. Currently 3mm. 155 70 R13 75T

Rear Number Plate Suffered Water Ingress

Rear Wiper Split

Slight Blow Around Clamp For Rear Silencer Join

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,084 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 61,084 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P629 TPW is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P629 TPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P629 TPW registered?

P629 TPW is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P629 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P629 TPW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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