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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 glx exec auto

464 vehicles · 92 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate

Based on 464 Mazda 323 glx exec auto vehicles and 92 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 glx exec auto has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,145 miles.

464
Vehicles
92
MOT tests
5,270
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 glx exec auto problem areas

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

  • Other117%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Steering4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Brakes1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Visibility1%

Mazda 323 glx exec auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
16944%
173067%
182763%
191560%
20956%

Fuel types: Petrol (464)

Most common Mazda 323 glx exec auto MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
  5. Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
  6. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  11. Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
  12. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
  13. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  15. Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)

Mazda 323 glx exec auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 5 60% 95,617
1989 22 87 61% 73,122

Mazda 323 glx exec auto reliability FAQ

Across 464 Mazda 323 glx exec auto vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 glx exec auto MOT issues are: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).

The typical Mazda 323 glx exec auto in our data has covered around 74,145 miles.

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