MOT reliability
Mazda 323 1.3 lx
8,247 vehicles · 225 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8,247 Mazda 323 1.3 lx vehicles and 225 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 1.3 lx has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,011 miles.
8,247
Vehicles
225
MOT tests
4,875
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 323 1.3 lx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 1.3 lx MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes1%
Mazda 323 1.3 lx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 51 | 67% |
| 20 | 65 | 62% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8,244), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda 323 1.3 lx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 1.3 lx MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (17 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (16 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (16 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (15 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (11 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (6 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Mazda 323 1.3 lx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 40% | 102,440 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 84,230 |
| 1987 | 25 | 98 | 60% | 96,678 |
| 1986 | 20 | 89 | 60% | 84,119 |
| 1985 | 8 | 29 | 59% | 78,534 |
Mazda 323 1.3 lx reliability FAQ
Across 8,247 Mazda 323 1.3 lx vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 1.3 lx MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Mazda 323 1.3 lx in our data has covered around
91,011 miles.
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