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P947 PUM

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,034 mi
Last recorded83,034 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 PUM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,032 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,225 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,534 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front nos plate poor

n/s mirror damaged

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Fail 4 Oct 2008 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front nos plate poor

n/s mirror damaged

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,476 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 75,476 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,137 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 73,137 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 70,268 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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P947 PUM is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P947 PUM, 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 P947 PUM registered?

P947 PUM is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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