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P208 PDM

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 PDM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 97,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All Ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 94,701 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 91,993 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2016 91,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2015 89,541 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 87,235 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 87,143 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 May 2012 87,042 miles

Oil leak

both outersill corrded

rear both innersill corrded

Fail 9 May 2012 87,042 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outersill corrded

rear both innersill corrded

Pass 12 May 2011 86,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 86,069 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake hose starting to perish slightly.

oil light on intermittent.

Fail 5 May 2009 86,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake hose starting to perish slightly.

oil light on intermittent.

Pass 13 May 2008 85,025 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 85,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,231 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 83,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut cords not exposed

o/s/r tyre splitting cords not exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,044 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 82,044 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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P208 PDM is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 P208 PDM, 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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P208 PDM is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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