1997 Mazda 323 1.5L Petrol · R246 BBY
1997 Mazda 323 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 114,750 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R246 BBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 114,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R246 BBY 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 (R246 BBY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent (wire loose on bulb) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
R246 BBY Mileage History
- 10/08/2022112,148 mi
- 14/08/2023112,887 mi+739 mi
- 15/08/2023112,892 mi+5 mi
- 12/08/2024114,422 mi+1,530 mi
- 05/08/2025114,750 mi+328 mi
Average of roughly 871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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