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P878 HKL

1996 Mazda 121

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,723 mi
Last recorded16,723 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 HKL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,723 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 16,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all precribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,699 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Fail 8 Jul 2013 14,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,579 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,926 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 96,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 88,713 miles

Has slight corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 15 Jul 2008 86,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,631 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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P878 HKL is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P878 HKL, 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 P878 HKL registered?

P878 HKL is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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