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N262 GOR

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,912 mi
Last recorded61,912 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 GOR
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,912 miles

near side outer sill corroded

off side outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side outer sill corroded

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,169 miles

starter ring gear requires replacing

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,170 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

near side front tyre has two bad cuts across tread pattern

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,686 miles

near side and off side rear brake flexi pipes ferules corroded

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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N262 GOR is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N262 GOR, 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 N262 GOR registered?

N262 GOR is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N262 GOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 GOR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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