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P297 NEX

1996 Mazda 121 Gxi

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,711 mi
Last recorded80,711 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi66,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 NEX
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 77,426 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 77,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 73,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 73,410 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 121 Gxi?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

59.6%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
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P297 NEX is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.2% with a typical mileage of 66,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P297 NEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 121 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P297 NEX registered?

P297 NEX is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P297 NEX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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