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P214 SVC

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,878 mi
Last recorded91,878 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 SVC
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusting

inner and outer sills rusting

rear axel rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer sills rusting

rear axel rusting

rear chassis rusting

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer sills and axel rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,739 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills and axle beam rusting and weak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis starting to rust to places

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 90,198 miles

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

offside and nearside floor to sills getting corroded

offside and nearside inner sill areas getting corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,658 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 89,654 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,004 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 87,985 miles

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 87,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 86,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P214 SVC is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P214 SVC, 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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P214 SVC is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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