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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 executive

1,087 vehicles · 2,225 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,087 Mazda 323 executive vehicles and 2,225 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 executive has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,450 miles.

1,087
Vehicles
2,225
MOT tests
8,092
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 executive problem areas

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

  • Other108%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Steering2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
  • Visibility0%

Mazda 323 executive pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
73171%
819770%
944168%
1062563%
1150861%
1229557%
139758%
141258%
15967%
16560%
171100%
18250%
19250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,087)

Most common Mazda 323 executive MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (111 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (107 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (79 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (68 times)
  5. Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (65 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (65 times)
  7. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (65 times)
  8. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (61 times)
  9. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (61 times)
  10. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (60 times)
  11. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (60 times)
  12. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (59 times)
  13. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (53 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (52 times)
  15. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (52 times)

Mazda 323 executive pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 87 465 65% 108,900
1997 169 829 64% 110,388
1996 192 931 62% 113,525

Mazda 323 executive reliability FAQ

Across 1,087 Mazda 323 executive vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 executive MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 323 executive in our data has covered around 111,450 miles.

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