1997 Mazda 323 1.8L Petrol · P232 CUY
1997 Mazda 323 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 120,019 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1840cc
P232 CUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 120,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P232 CUY Mileage History
- 02/10/2023113,730 mi
- 02/10/2023113,730 mi
- 03/09/2024116,838 mi+3,108 mi
- 30/09/2025120,019 mi+3,181 mi
- 08/10/2025120,019 mi
Average of roughly 3,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P232 CUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda 323 (P232 CUY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside+nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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