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P693 BRD

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 BRD
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,629 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,623 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,621 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,987 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 78,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 78,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 78,643 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,403 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 77,352 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 74,897 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 74,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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P693 BRD is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P693 BRD, 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 P693 BRD registered?

P693 BRD is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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