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P229 POT

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,368 mi
Last recorded87,368 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 POT
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,368 miles

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

rattle from exhaust (baffle loose)

surface rust on chassis and sills

Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,368 miles

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

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

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

rattle from exhaust (baffle loose)

surface rust on chassis and sills

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 85,721 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2008 78,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,614 miles

crack in front no plate

n/s rear chassis is a bit rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,589 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 60,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 60,999 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 60,999 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyers badly perished on inner side wall

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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P229 POT is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P229 POT, 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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P229 POT is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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