MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner sill covered with filler not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside wiper arm fouling bonnet
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner sill covered with filler not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside wiper arm fouling bonnet
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
windscreen abraded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
windscreen abraded
airbag light on
front brake balance on limit
windscreen abraded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
no air-bag light
windscreen abraded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P169 SWS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 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 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P169 SWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P169 SWS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 1996.
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