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N487 HCS

1996 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,714 mi
Last recorded52,714 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 HCS
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,358 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise fuel cap stiff

advise on welding

Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,883 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise fuel cap stiff

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,597 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,828 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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N487 HCS is a 1996 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N487 HCS, 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 N487 HCS registered?

N487 HCS is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N487 HCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N487 HCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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