1996 Mazda 121 1.3L Petrol · P980 BJU
1996 Mazda 121 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 89,038 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 121
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P980 BJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 89,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P980 BJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda 121 (P980 BJU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
P980 BJU Mileage History
- 15/08/202474,726 mi
- 08/08/202581,880 mi+7,154 mi
- 22/08/202582,030 mi+150 mi
- 06/08/202689,035 mi+7,005 mi
- 13/08/202689,038 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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