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P693 DVO

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,036 mi
Last recorded25,036 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,036 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 25,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 May 2009 16,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corossion offside front outer sill

front arm rear bushes splitting

front tyres worn to minimum

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

offside and nearside cv gaitors perishing

offside and nearside lower ball joint greese caps split

rear axle bushes split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 16,243 miles

corossion offside front outer sill

front arm rear bushes splitting

front tyres worn to minimum

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

offside and nearside cv gaitors perishing

offside and nearside lower ball joint greese caps split

rear axle bushes split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 11,915 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2008 11,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,461 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 May 2007 9,449 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 99,717 miles

hazard light switch insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s ball joint greese caps split

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

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 DVO is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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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P693 DVO is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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