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1997 Mazda 323 1.5L Petrol · P738 SMA

P738 SMA

1997 Mazda 323 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 121,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA 323
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/05/2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/05/2008)
Recorded Mileage
121,839 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/05/2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/05/2008
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1489cc

P738 SMA Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2007
  • 121,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P738 SMA Mileage History

  1. 02/05/2006109,560 mi
  2. 30/04/2007121,839 mi+12,279 mi

Average of roughly 12,355 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P738 SMA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 16:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda 323 (P738 SMA) between May 2006 and April 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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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ADVISORY