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P871 VCG

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,030 mi
Last recorded73,030 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 VCG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 73,030 miles

n/s outer sill becoming weak by corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2009 73,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s outer sill becoming weak by corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2008 70,150 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 66,927 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2007 66,927 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 52,810 miles

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

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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P871 VCG is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P871 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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What year was P871 VCG registered?

P871 VCG is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P871 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 VCG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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