Mazda 3 vs Mazda 323gix: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 3
78%
MOT pass rate · 164,058 vehicles
Mazda 323gix
40%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 3 (78%) and Mazda 323gix (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 3 | Mazda 323gix |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 40% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 60% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 4.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,915 mi | 126,929 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 164,058 | 1 |
Most common faults
Mazda 3
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mazda 323gix
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 3 (78%) and Mazda 323gix (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 3 report Full Mazda 323gix report Most reliable cars
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.