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P897 LDM

1996 Mazda 121

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,622 mi
Last recorded73,622 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 12157,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 LDM
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,622 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hazard light switch damaged but does not come out

Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,706 miles

o/s/f drop link top rubber seal split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,706 miles

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

o/s/f drop link top rubber seal split

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,125 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 70,125 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,880 miles

front registration plate slightly faded

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 67,879 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate slightly faded

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,808 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 2 Jul 2007 63,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,423 miles

both front tyres right on legal limit

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate

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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P897 LDM is a 1996 Mazda 121 in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 57,937 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 P897 LDM, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P897 LDM registered?

P897 LDM is a 1996 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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