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P933 FRB

1997 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,258 mi
Last recorded74,258 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 FRB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,258 miles

exhaust system is corroded and blowing slightly in places

offside and nearside front flexibles are wearing slightly

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes starting to wear but no apparent movement

offside and nearside sill to floor is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,467 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2015 73,467 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,129 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,530 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 67,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,960 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,223 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2010 66,196 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,397 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 64,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil on engine/gearbox, exhaust blowing from centre and rear joint, exhaust rubbers splitting, rear axle bushes splitting, rear tyres cracking

rear wheel arches corroding, both sills corroding, various brake pipes corroding, slight play in front wheels, front cv boots cracking, front lower arm bushes splitting, fuel lines covered in grease

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,560 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 60,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 58,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

boarderline wear to n/s/f tyre †o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber cover damaged †boarderline unbonding from both front wishbone bushes †park brake travel high

minor dents/scratches to various body pannles †fuel pipes heavely corroded †engine/gear box wet with oil

o/s/r tyre wearing/perrishing/cracking †heavey surface corrosion to various brake pipes †heavey surface corrosion to hand brake outer casing †damage to wheel trims †

Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,234 miles

boarderline wear to n/s/f tyre †o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber cover damaged †boarderline unbonding from both front wishbone bushes †park brake travel high

minor dents/scratches to various body pannles †fuel pipes heavely corroded †engine/gear box wet with oil

o/s/r tyre wearing/perrishing/cracking †heavey surface corrosion to various brake pipes †heavey surface corrosion to hand brake outer casing †damage to wheel trims †

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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P933 FRB is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 56,237 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 P933 FRB, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P933 FRB registered?

P933 FRB is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P933 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P933 FRB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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