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P743 UAP

1996 Mazda 121

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,080 mi
Last recorded75,080 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 UAP
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,080 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 75,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,823 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

slight twist in offside rear brake hose

Fail 27 Aug 2014 70,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

slight twist in offside rear brake hose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,707 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,290 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,288 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,759 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,055 miles

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

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

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

hazard cap insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

hazard cap insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,596 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,621 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 64,513 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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P743 UAP is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P743 UAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P743 UAP registered?

P743 UAP is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P743 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P743 UAP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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