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P937 FRB

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,929 mi
Last recorded45,929 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 FRB
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,929 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering pipes rusting

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,882 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,381 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,390 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,620 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 29,620 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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P937 FRB is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P937 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 P937 FRB registered?

P937 FRB is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P937 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P937 FRB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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