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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 5 speed

15,237 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15,237 Mazda 323 5 speed vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 5 speed has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,437 miles.

15,237
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
3,182
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 5 speed problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 5 speed MOT tests:

  • Other99%
  • Steering15%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Brakes2%

Mazda 323 5 speed pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (15,235), Diesel (2)

Most common Mazda 323 5 speed MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 5 speed MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
  2. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
  3. Oil leak (5 times)
  4. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
  5. Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  7. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  10. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  11. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
  12. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)

Mazda 323 5 speed pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 5 24 58% 47,599
1984 7 33 64% 65,504
1983 4 16 69% 51,616

Mazda 323 5 speed reliability FAQ

Across 15,237 Mazda 323 5 speed vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 5 speed MOT issues are: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Oil leak.

The typical Mazda 323 5 speed in our data has covered around 56,437 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 5 speed

See how the Mazda 323 5 speed stacks up against other Mazda models on MOT reliability:

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