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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 gxi

1,724 vehicles · 3,493 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,724 Mazda 323 gxi vehicles and 3,493 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 gxi has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,696 miles.

1,724
Vehicles
3,493
MOT tests
8,643
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 gxi problem areas

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

  • Other108%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Brakes4%
  • Steering3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
  • Body & structure0%
  • Visibility0%

Mazda 323 gxi pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
73977%
830569%
971568%
1096363%
1180460%
1247958%
1315357%
141656%
15667%
161100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,717), Other (6), Diesel (1)

Most common Mazda 323 gxi MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (163 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (152 times)
  3. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (109 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (99 times)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (95 times)
  6. Oil leak (92 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (88 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (84 times)
  9. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (84 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (83 times)
  11. Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (78 times)
  12. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (75 times)
  13. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (75 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (69 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (67 times)

Mazda 323 gxi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 6 67% 74,003
1998 132 677 64% 96,076
1997 310 1,545 63% 106,305
1996 248 1,253 62% 119,360

Mazda 323 gxi reliability FAQ

Across 1,724 Mazda 323 gxi 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 gxi MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b).

The typical Mazda 323 gxi in our data has covered around 108,696 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 gxi

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