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P778 MTM

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 MTM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 97,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,578 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 89,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,248 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 47,209 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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P778 MTM is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P778 MTM, 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 P778 MTM registered?

P778 MTM is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P778 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 MTM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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