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N717 YMS

1996 Mazda 121 Gxi

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,802 mi
Last recorded61,802 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi66,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 YMS
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,802 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,796 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 61,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front bottom balljoint gaitor split

rear foot brake readings low

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,494 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge advise alignment check

Fail 27 Feb 2008 53,494 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on inside edge advise alignment check

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,344 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 44,344 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,177 miles

exhaust starting to corrod

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrod

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing inside/outside edges low on wear

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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N717 YMS is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.2% with a typical mileage of 66,051 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N717 YMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N717 YMS is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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