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N991 TRU

1996 Mazda 121 Gxi

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,309 mi
Last recorded86,309 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi66,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 TRU
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2008 86,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on offside sill.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,882 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 83,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 81,107 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 81,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 78,868 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 78,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N991 TRU is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N991 TRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N991 TRU registered?

N991 TRU is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N991 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N991 TRU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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