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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 1.6

1 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mazda 323 1.6 vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 1.6 has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,244 miles.

1
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
4,681
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 1.6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 1.6 MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Seatbelts & equipment20%
  • Steering7%

Mazda 323 1.6 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11250%
121100%
13250%
14250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mazda 323 1.6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 1.6 MOT tests:

  1. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION TO B/PIPES (1 times)
  3. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
  4. Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  5. CLUTCH ANTI SLIP RUBBER MISSING. (1 times)
  6. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
  7. Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  9. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  10. NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS CORRODING. (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
  14. Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) (1 times)

Mazda 323 1.6 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1994 1 7 57% 95,244

Mazda 323 1.6 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mazda 323 1.6 vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 1.6 MOT issues are: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION TO B/PIPES; Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d).

The typical Mazda 323 1.6 in our data has covered around 95,244 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 1.6

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