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P688 DVO

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 DVO
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,375 miles

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

fuel cap not in good condition

Fail 28 Oct 2010 89,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap not in good condition

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,977 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes greased

steering wheel has slight damage

Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake efforts low

Fail 16 Oct 2008 73,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake efforts low

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,642 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 50,392 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,617 miles

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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P688 DVO is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P688 DVO, 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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P688 DVO is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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