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P878 VBB

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 VBB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,227 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 75,212 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,785 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 67,785 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,827 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 59,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

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 VBB is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBB, 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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P878 VBB is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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