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MAZDA 1211997 · 1.3L PETROL

P260 MVM

Vehicle Insight Summary

1997 MAZDA 121 — PETROL, 1297cc. This vehicle has 26,948 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 04/10/2007
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1297cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT on record is from 2006, which means the provided history is significantly outdated and does not reflect the current condition of the vehicle. The 2006 test identified defects including wear on the front brake pads, a corroded rear exhaust silencer, and surface cracks in the power steering belt. Due to the lack of recent MOT entries, it is impossible to establish a trend or determine if the mechanical condition is worsening, stable, or improving. The vehicle has very low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 929 miles per year. While this suggests light use, such low usage can also indicate long periods of standing, which may lead to age-related deterioration in rubber components and seals regardless of the distance driven. A buyer should first inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, check the condition of all rubber belts and hoses for cracking, and thoroughly test the braking system.

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60
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT on record is from 2006, which means the provided history is significantly outdated and does not reflect the current condition of the vehicle. The 2006 test identified defects including wear on the front brake pads, a corroded rear exhaust silencer, and surface cracks in the power steering belt. Due to the lack of recent MOT entries, it is impossible to establish a trend or determine if the mechanical condition is worsening, stable, or improving. The vehicle has very low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 929 miles per year. While this suggests light use, such low usage can also indicate long periods of standing, which may lead to age-related deterioration in rubber components and seals regardless of the distance driven. A buyer should first inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, check the condition of all rubber belts and hoses for cracking, and thoroughly test the braking system.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Mazda 121 (P260 MVM) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2006 to October 2006, with 1 MOT test on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

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