MOT reliability
Mazda 323 f
9 vehicles · 100 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Mazda 323 f vehicles and 100 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 f has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,038 miles.
9
Vehicles
100
MOT tests
5,760
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 323 f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 f MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Steering5%
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Brakes2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Mazda 323 f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 8 | 50% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 11 | 45% |
| 10 | 10 | 50% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 12 | 58% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 9 | 56% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Mazda 323 f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 f MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (2 times)
- brake warning lamp illuminated (2 times)
- nsf kiddie seat / belt fitted incorrectly ??? (2 times)
Mazda 323 f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 25 | 56% | 97,531 |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 | 53% | 105,676 |
| 1999 | 2 | 32 | 59% | 87,368 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 111,809 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 73,860 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 101,924 |
| 1991 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 106,944 |
Mazda 323 f reliability FAQ
Across 9 Mazda 323 f vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 f MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3); Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.
The typical Mazda 323 f in our data has covered around
94,038 miles.
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