MOT reliability
Mazda 323 auto
2,069 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,069 Mazda 323 auto vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 auto has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,709 miles.
2,069
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
4,987
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 323 auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 auto MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Mazda 323 auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,066), Diesel (2), Other (1)
Most common Mazda 323 auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
Mazda 323 auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 232,213 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 133,207 |
| 1985 | 2 | 11 | 64% | 136,515 |
| 1984 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 54,327 |
| 1983 | 2 | 9 | 56% | 60,704 |
Mazda 323 auto reliability FAQ
Across 2,069 Mazda 323 auto vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a); Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing.
The typical Mazda 323 auto in our data has covered around
114,709 miles.
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