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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 atlantis

104 vehicles · 295 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate

Based on 104 Mazda 323 atlantis vehicles and 295 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 atlantis has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,507 miles.

104
Vehicles
295
MOT tests
7,429
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 atlantis problem areas

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

  • Other105%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Steering4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Mazda 323 atlantis pass rate by age

How the Mazda 323 atlantis's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
81100%
91369%
107762%
116766%
125670%
134269%
142458%
15862%
16560%
17250%

Fuel types: Petrol (104)

Most common Mazda 323 atlantis MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (23 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (21 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
  6. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (11 times)
  7. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (10 times)
  8. Oil leak (9 times)
  9. Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (8 times)
  10. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (7 times)
  11. Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (7 times)
  12. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (6 times)
  13. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
  14. Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (6 times)
  15. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (6 times)

Mazda 323 atlantis pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 54 280 66% 111,001
1995 3 15 53% 120,606

Mazda 323 atlantis reliability FAQ

Across 104 Mazda 323 atlantis vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 atlantis MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 323 atlantis in our data has covered around 111,507 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 atlantis

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