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P648 PTM

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,236 mi
Last recorded7,236 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 PTM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 7,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 1,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 90,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,163 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 83,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 76,166 miles

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

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

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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P648 PTM is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P648 PTM, 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 P648 PTM registered?

P648 PTM is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P648 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P648 PTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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