MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,505 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brakes noisy
No reverse lights
Various bits corroded / sump starting to be porus
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pads 70+ % worn
N/S/R drop link slight play
No reverse lights
Rear brakes noisy
Various bits corroded / sump starting to be porus
O/S/F tyre on limit / change now
Both front tyres spliting in base of treadss. Moniter / change soon.
Handbrake fault developing
Heavy corrosion in bits
Rear brakes noisy
Wiper action poor.
O/S/F tyre tread splitting / moniter †Reverse light operation †Noise / N/S/r drop link.
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P174 SWS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P174 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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What year was P174 SWS registered?
P174 SWS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 December 1996.
Is P174 SWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P174 SWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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