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P249 LKE

1997 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,256 mi
Last recorded9,256 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 LKE
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,256 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 9,256 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 6,699 miles

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

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

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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P249 LKE is a 1997 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P249 LKE, 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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What year was P249 LKE registered?

P249 LKE is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P249 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 LKE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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