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P964 BUT

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,183 mi
Last recorded59,183 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 BUT
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear both axle beam mounting bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front Registration plate is damaged but is still readable

rear (both) Axle beam bushes are deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 34,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front Registration plate is damaged but is still readable

rear (both) Axle beam bushes are deteriorated

rear (both) Tyre(s) are severely perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,783 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,698 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate cracked

Slight seepage from offside inner CV gaiter

Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,698 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate cracked

Slight seepage from offside inner CV gaiter

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,205 miles

No access to nearside rear door.

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 29,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front anti roll bar link ends have split dust covers.

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

No access to nearside rear door.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate cracked.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,592 miles

Both rear shock absorbers,have slight play in top mounts.

Rear number plate cracked.

Slight fluid leak from steering rack.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,592 miles

Both rear shock absorbers,have slight play in top mounts.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate cracked.

Slight fluid leak from steering rack.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,106 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,384 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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P964 BUT is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P964 BUT, 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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P964 BUT is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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