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P174 SWS

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,505 mi
Last recorded121,505 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 SWS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 121,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 111,881 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 102,774 miles

Rear brakes noisy

No reverse lights

Various bits corroded / sump starting to be porus

Fail 23 Sep 2008 102,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,958 miles

Both front tyres spliting in base of treadss. Moniter / change soon.

Handbrake fault developing

Heavy corrosion in bits

Rear brakes noisy

Wiper action poor.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 84,979 miles

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.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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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?

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