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P927 HYB

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

47,484 mi
Last recorded47,484 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 HYB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,484 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

hazard switch has slight damage

rear tyres worn

Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,484 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

hazard switch has slight damage

rear service brake little effort

rear tyres worn

Pass 1 May 2012 45,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,182 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 44,182 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 40,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 40,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

brake pipe clip broken

nearside front brake pad worn on limit

offside rear chassis leg/arch corroded just outside suspension area

offside rear inner sill corroded close to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,399 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 35,399 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,867 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 29,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 25,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 22,874 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 22,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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P927 HYB is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P927 HYB, 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 P927 HYB registered?

P927 HYB is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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