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P981 JOR

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,342 mi
Last recorded73,342 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 JOR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,155 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake reserve low

baffles just starting to break up in rear box

both outer cv gaiters slightly perished

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs worn and corroding on inner face

front brake hoses slightly perished

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front wishbone arm rear bush slightly perished

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

play in rear suspension leg top mounts

rear brake hoses perished

slight oil stains on gearbox

underside corrosion evident

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

nearside and offside front brake disc inner face worn

Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,933 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

nearside and offside front brake disc inner face worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,270 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 59,270 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,010 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR TOP SHOCKER MOUNT

Fail 17 Aug 2009 49,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR TOP SHOCKER MOUNT

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,251 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR TOP SHOCKER MOUNT SLIGHT LIFT.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,267 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 29,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,523 miles

Slight lift in both side rear shock absorber top mountings.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 16,990 miles

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

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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P981 JOR is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P981 JOR, 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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P981 JOR is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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