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Mazda 323 glx exe vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mazda 323 glx exe
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 323 glx exe (67%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mazda 323 glx exe Mazda Mx-5
MOT pass rate 67% 77% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 23% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 3.0 1.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 103,857 mi 90,085 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 162,634

Most common faults

Mazda 323 glx exe

  1. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  2. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  4. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  5. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  6. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Mazda Mx-5

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mazda 323 glx exe (67%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mazda 323 glx exe report Full Mazda Mx-5 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.