1997 Mazda 323 1.5L Petrol · R807 BDA
1997 Mazda 323 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 77,448 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,448 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
R807 BDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 77,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R807 BDA Mileage History
- 23/08/202275,051 mi
- 24/08/202375,767 mi+716 mi
- 25/08/202375,767 mi
- 05/09/202476,501 mi+734 mi
- 05/12/202577,448 mi+947 mi
Average of roughly 729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R807 BDA 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 (R807 BDA) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 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: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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