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P897 EFL

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,912 mi
Last recorded6,912 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 EFL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 6,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,975 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 96,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,133 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 95,133 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 93,452 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,421 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 88,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 84,113 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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P897 EFL is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P897 EFL, 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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P897 EFL is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P897 EFL safe to buy?

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