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P961 UNL

1996 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 UNL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion used assesment tool ok at time of test

whole underside of vehicle very dry and rusted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion used assesment tool ok at time of test

whole underside of vehicle very dry and rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,261 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both sides rear footbrake effort slightly low

Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both sides rear footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Aug 2009 83,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside wiper splitting

offside and nearside floor pannels corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2008 82,087 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,087 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,076 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 79,336 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 79,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 74,673 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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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P961 UNL is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P961 UNL, 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 P961 UNL registered?

P961 UNL is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 4 August 1996.

Is P961 UNL safe to buy?

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