1997 Mazda 323 1.5L Petrol · R29 VPU
1997 Mazda 323 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 150,927 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1498cc
R29 VPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 150,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R29 VPU Mileage History
- 19/08/2023148,792 mi
- 13/07/2024149,340 mi+548 mi
- 17/07/2024149,375 mi+35 mi
- 05/07/2025149,902 mi+527 mi
- 04/07/2026150,927 mi+1,025 mi
Average of roughly 743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R29 VPU 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 (R29 VPU) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 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: Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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