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P667 PCV

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,687 mi
Last recorded71,687 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 PCV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,687 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front hub corroded

offside front hub corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 71,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front hub corroded

offside front hub corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,799 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both nearside front and offside front hubs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both nearside front and offside front hubs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,434 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 57,050 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 57,031 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 57,011 miles

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

both inner steering rack arm joints have movement/play

Fail 13 Nov 2008 56,990 miles

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

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

both inner steering rack arm joints have movement/play

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,493 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight noise/knock from steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2005 42,722 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust silencer knocking against rear bumper/valance

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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P667 PCV is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P667 PCV, 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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P667 PCV is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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