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P976 NVG

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,516 mi
Last recorded51,516 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 NVG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,516 miles

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

advise front brake discs corroding

advise rear shock absorber gaiters perished

Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s/r shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,712 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,609 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 28,609 miles

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

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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P976 NVG is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P976 NVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P976 NVG registered?

P976 NVG is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P976 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P976 NVG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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