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P986 GAV

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,799 mi
Last recorded96,799 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 GAV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,799 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 96,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 87,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 82,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,273 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 70,074 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 70,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 67,048 miles

corrosion to both outer sills and under car

front tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

os outer drive shaft gaiter badly split/perished

osr tyre:- old/perished and tread low

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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P986 GAV is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P986 GAV, 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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P986 GAV is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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