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:
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Other100%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering5%
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Brakes2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Mazda 323 1.5 glx auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 18 | 61% |
| 20 | 18 | 61% |
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:
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (5 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- front no plate cracked (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- 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
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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