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P645 PBX

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,313 mi
Last recorded86,313 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 PBX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,313 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 96,313 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,304 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 91,304 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 91,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,307 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,090 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 80,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 76,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 66,669 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P645 PBX is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P645 PBX, 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 P645 PBX registered?

P645 PBX is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P645 PBX safe to buy?

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