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P958 BPL

1997 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,305 mi
Last recorded11,305 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 BPL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 11,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front roadsprings are heavily surface corroded

both nearside body mouldings are adrift

both rear shockabsorber boots are split/o/s/r shock is damp

evidence of surface corrosion at flexible hose to steel brake pipe mountings at rear

floor/underside both sides at front are heavily surface corroded

front shockabsorbers appear weak

o/s/f tyre is 1.6 mm devoid of tread at inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 4,977 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70 miles

corrosion starting rear sills

Fail 1 Jun 2010 99,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

note temp repair to rear bumper

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,741 miles

front discs corroded!

o/s/f lower swivel boot insecure...

rear shock boots badly deteriorated.......

Pass 30 Jan 2009 92,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 89,969 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 84,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 76,508 miles

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

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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P958 BPL is a 1997 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P958 BPL, 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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P958 BPL is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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