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N457 CBA

1996 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,234 mi
Last recorded30,234 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 CBA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,234 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 30,218 miles

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

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)

Offside 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,021 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 27,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,435 miles

Front pads low

Front tyres worn on inner edges tread 3mm

N/side rear brake effiency low,needs checking

N/side wishbone bush worn but still serviceable.

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,797 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 8,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front number plate discoloured but still legible also front windscreen scratched in zone a lower area but not obscuring vision.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,963 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 7,963 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 7,256 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
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N457 CBA is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N457 CBA, 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 N457 CBA registered?

N457 CBA is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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