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P867 VCG

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 VCG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,129 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

n/s/front outer cv gaiter split

n/s/rear tyre edges worn and cracked

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust mount missing

rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight play o/s/rear wheel bearing

washers partially blocked

Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroding

n/s/front outer cv gaiter split

n/s/rear tyre edges worn and cracked

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust mount missing

rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight play o/s/rear wheel bearing

washers partially blocked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 9,298 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lamps inoperatie

Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lamps inoperatie

Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,073 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 2,928 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,965 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 92,794 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,044 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 69,265 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P867 VCG is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P867 VCG, 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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P867 VCG is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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