MOT reliability

Mazda 323 16i

Q: Is the Mazda 323 16i reliable?

Across 3 Mazda 323 16i vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda 323 16i?

The typical Mazda 323 16i in our data has covered around 91,629 miles.

3 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mazda 323 16i vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 16i has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,629 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

5,147

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 16i problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 16i MOT tests:

Other100%

Mazda 323 16i pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	2	50%
12	1	100%
14	2	50%
15	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Mazda 323 16i MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 16i MOT tests:

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (1 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)

Mazda 323 16i pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	1	2	50%	31,395
1993	1	1	100%	117,227
1991	1	3	67%	126,267

Mazda 323 16i reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mazda 323 16i vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 16i MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 323 16i in our data has covered around 91,629 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 16i

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