Mazda 2 vs Mazda 323 executive: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 2
78%
MOT pass rate · 146,943 vehicles
More reliable
Mazda 323 executive
63%
MOT pass rate · 1,087 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 2 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 | Mazda 323 executive |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 63% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 37% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,654 mi | 111,450 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 146,943 | 1,087 |
Most common faults
Mazda 2
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Mazda 323 executive
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 2 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.