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P199 SWS

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

140,389 mi
Last recorded140,389 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 SWS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 140,389 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,578 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 137,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,376 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 129,376 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,316 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 122,316 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 115,507 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 111,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 111,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,465 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 106,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side wiper blade split

Off side wiper blade split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 101,785 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 101,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,535 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 95,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 78,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 73,249 miles

exhaust small corrosion

n/s and o/s cv joint boots cracking

rear ends of sills n/s and o/s corrosion starting

small stone windscreen drivers side

Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,049 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 72,049 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear window wiper split

Fail 29 Dec 2005 69,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2005 69,275 miles

oil leak

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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P199 SWS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P199 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 P199 SWS registered?

P199 SWS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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