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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto

1,565 vehicles · 60 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,565 Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto vehicles and 60 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 75,084 miles.

1,565
Vehicles
60
MOT tests
4,281
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto problem areas

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

  • Other100%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Steering5%
  • Brakes2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12250%
1310%
18250%
191861%
201861%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,564), Other (1)

Most common Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
  2. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (5 times)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  5. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  7. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  8. Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  12. front no plate cracked (3 times)
  13. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  15. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)

Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1995 1 3 33% 58,187
1987 7 26 54% 76,615
1986 8 31 61% 75,857

Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,565 Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a).

The typical Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto in our data has covered around 75,084 miles.

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