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P31 TKG

1996 Mazda 121 Gxi

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,939 mi
Last recorded29,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi66,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 TKG
MakeMazda
Model121 Gxi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,939 miles

both front arms rear bushes splitting

engine noisy

front discs worn

ns sill rusty

nsr brake pipes rusty

vehicles underbody rusted

Fail 19 Jul 2008 29,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

both front arms rear bushes splitting

engine noisy

front discs worn

ns sill rusty

nsr brake pipes rusty

vehicles underbody rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,472 miles

back box rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2007 25,470 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

back box rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,000 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 18,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P31 TKG is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P31 TKG, 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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P31 TKG is a 1996 Mazda 121 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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