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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 figar

7 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Mazda 323 figar vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 figar has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,616 miles.

7
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
10,854
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 figar problem areas

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

  • Other103%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Brakes4%
  • Steering4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Mazda 323 figar pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
9367%
101362%
11786%
121650%
13560%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Mazda 323 figar MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
  3. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  4. Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Exhaust system has a temp hanger on rear, and a hanger on he front which is broken off the pipe but still supporting system (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  8. Slight play in o/s/f tie rod inner joint (2 times)
  9. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
  10. Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  12. both front shocks weaping (2 times)
  13. Cat heat shield rattles (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)

Mazda 323 figar pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 7 44 61% 123,616

Mazda 323 figar reliability FAQ

Across 7 Mazda 323 figar vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 figar MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b).

The typical Mazda 323 figar in our data has covered around 123,616 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 figar

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