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P961 EBW

1997 Mazda 121 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,488 mi
Last recorded67,488 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi56,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 EBW
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,488 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,044 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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P961 EBW is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 56,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P961 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P961 EBW registered?

P961 EBW is a 1997 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P961 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 EBW shows 5 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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