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P240 YWX

1997 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 YWX
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The N/S headlamp lense has some damage.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The N/S headlamp lense has some damage.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,065 miles

Both D-Bushes Slight Play

Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroded By arches

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S front suspension lower ball joint gaiter not secured.

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,412 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S front suspension lower ball joint gaiter not secured.

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,490 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 65,182 miles

During the test it was necessary to remove and replace the air filter top cover, the filter element was seen to be badly contaminated.

The handbrake lever travel is too long and should be adjusted.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,182 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

During the test it was necessary to remove and replace the air filter top cover, the filter element was seen to be badly contaminated.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The handbrake lever travel is too long and should be adjusted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,579 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 55,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,727 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 47,727 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 40,985 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

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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P240 YWX is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P240 YWX, 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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P240 YWX is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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