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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 glx exec

778 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 778 Mazda 323 glx exec vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 glx exec has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 164,576 miles.

778
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
3,659
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 glx exec problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 glx exec MOT tests:

  • Other97%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Brakes2%
  • Steering1%

Mazda 323 glx exec pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
161070%
172560%
182055%
19560%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (778)

Most common Mazda 323 glx exec MOT faults

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

  1. Oil leak (7 times)
  2. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  3. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
  9. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
  10. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  12. Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)

Mazda 323 glx exec pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 18 62 60% 164,576

Mazda 323 glx exec reliability FAQ

Across 778 Mazda 323 glx exec vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 glx exec MOT issues are: Oil leak; Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a).

The typical Mazda 323 glx exec in our data has covered around 164,576 miles.

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