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P686 YTY

1997 Mazda 121 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi56,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 YTY
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,736 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 74,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,900 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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P686 YTY is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 56,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P686 YTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P686 YTY registered?

P686 YTY is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P686 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 YTY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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