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P791 BCT

1997 Mazda 121 Gxi

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,978 mi
Last recorded83,978 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi56,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 BCT
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,978 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 83,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2007 61,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 59,743 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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P791 BCT is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 56,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P791 BCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P791 BCT is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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