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P171 GRA

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,816 mi
Last recorded73,816 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 GRA
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,816 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 73,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,601 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 71,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,445 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 69,445 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 65,214 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,214 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P171 GRA registered?

P171 GRA is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P171 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 GRA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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