MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,816 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f wishbone rear bush unbonded
power steeriong pipes corroded
rear wiper split
small chip in zone A
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear flexible brake pipes split
front brake discs pitted
front brake pads wearing thin
o/s/f mirror slightly cracked but still view to rear
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear flexible brake pipes split
front brake discs pitted
front brake pads wearing thin
o/s/f mirror slightly cracked but still view to rear
o/s/f wishbone rear bush unbonded
power steeriong pipes corroded
rear wiper split
small chip in zone A
front brake discs slight rust bands
near side drive shaft gaiter fine cracks
near side lower ball joint rubber split
off side front tyre 2 mm inner edge
off side lower suspension rear most bush slight seperation front sus/
off side rear tyre fine cracks inner edge
rear axel bushes poor condition
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake discs slight rust bands
near side drive shaft gaiter fine cracks
near side lower ball joint rubber split
off side front tyre 2 mm inner edge
off side lower suspension rear most bush slight seperation front sus/
off side rear tyre fine cracks inner edge
rear axel bushes poor condition
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside door mirror is missing
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 121?
Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 GRA is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 56,237 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 P171 GRA, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P171 GRA is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 14 March 1997.
Is P171 GRA safe to buy?
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