1997 Mazda 323 1.5L Petrol · P766 OBY
1997 Mazda 323 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 94,095 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1489cc
P766 OBY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2012
- 94,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P766 OBY Mileage History
- 21/11/200562,344 mi
- 31/03/200766,284 mi+3,940 mi
- 31/03/200766,284 mi
- 18/03/200870,644 mi+4,360 mi
- 26/03/200974,309 mi+3,665 mi
- 30/03/201080,017 mi+5,708 mi
- 30/03/201080,017 mi
- 06/04/201185,708 mi+5,691 mi
- 06/04/201185,708 mi
- 25/09/201294,095 mi+8,387 mi
- 25/09/201294,095 mi
Average of roughly 4,639 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P766 OBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda 323 (P766 OBY) between September 2005 and September 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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