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P886 OPW

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,786 mi
Last recorded42,786 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 OPW
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 42,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,095 miles

both front tyres are perished nearing Mot limits

the front brake pads are very low

Pass 13 May 2011 38,285 miles

advice same as test no 965903631156

Fail 13 May 2011 38,285 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer tread band.

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

Offside front tyre is cracking / perishing on inner sidewall.

Offside rear dor does not open from the outside.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 35,268 miles

Both rear brake hoses are cracking .

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to offside windscreen pillar.

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

Nearside front suspension strut is starting to leak.

Nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer secondary tread. ( near limits )

Offside front tyre is wearing low on outer tread.

Rear brake pipes are corroded.

Screen damaged offside lower side.

Fail 18 May 2010 35,220 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake hoses are cracking .

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to offside windscreen pillar.

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

Nearside front suspension strut is starting to leak.

Nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer secondary tread. ( near limits )

Offside front tyre is wearing low on outer tread.

Rear brake pipes are corroded.

Screen damaged offside lower side.

Pass 18 May 2009 32,852 miles

Exhaust corroded ahead of rear silencer.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front lower swivel dust cover split.

Offside rear brake pipe (to hose) starting to corode

Some corrosion on outer sills

o/s rear inner sill weld repair heavily coated in underseal, making full inspection impossible.

some damage to windscreen outside of swept area.

Fail 13 May 2009 32,099 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded ahead of rear silencer.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front lower swivel dust cover split.

Offside rear brake pipe (to hose) starting to corode

Some corrosion on outer sills

some damage to windscreen outside of swept area.

Fail 16 May 2008 28,903 miles

Damage to offside lower of windscreen.

Exhaust pipe into rear silencer is very corroded around weld joint area.

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

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating.

Pass 16 May 2008 28,903 miles

Damage to offside lower of windscreen.

Exhaust pipe into rear silencer is very corroded around weld joint area.

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,463 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN ON THE LIMIT OF ZONE (A) CRACK IS SPREADING AND WILL NEED REPAIR OR REPLACE.

headlamp aims on lower limit

near side rear inner sill corroded.

off side handbrake cable insecure

outer sills in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,294 miles

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

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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P886 OPW is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P886 OPW, 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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P886 OPW is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P886 OPW safe to buy?

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