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P744 PGP

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,774 mi
Last recorded46,774 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 PGP
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2013 46,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,587 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,445 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,455 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 16,455 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,915 miles

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

OSR brake pipe rusty

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,324 miles

oil on rack and pinion and sub frame †corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2005 14,665 miles

damage to windscreen

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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P744 PGP is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P744 PGP, 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 P744 PGP registered?

P744 PGP is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P744 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 PGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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