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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 1.5 gl

2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mazda 323 1.5 gl vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 1.5 gl has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,809 miles.

2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
4,018
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 1.5 gl problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 1.5 gl MOT tests:

  • Other142%

Mazda 323 1.5 gl pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mazda 323 1.5 gl MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 1.5 gl MOT tests:

  1. Both front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link bushes perishing (2 times)
  2. Both headlamp glasses chipped (2 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  5. Nearside rear wheel arch damaged and starting to rust (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  7. Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  8. all metal brake pipes corroding. (1 times)
  9. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  12. N/S/R brake sluggish in operation (1 times)
  13. Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)
  14. Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)

Mazda 323 1.5 gl pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 7 57% 133,782
1985 1 6 67% 59,837

Mazda 323 1.5 gl reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mazda 323 1.5 gl vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 1.5 gl MOT issues are: Both front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link bushes perishing; Both headlamp glasses chipped; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 323 1.5 gl in our data has covered around 96,809 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 1.5 gl

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