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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 imola

107 vehicles · 271 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate

Based on 107 Mazda 323 imola vehicles and 271 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 imola has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,951 miles.

107
Vehicles
271
MOT tests
8,716
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 imola problem areas

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

  • Other121%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Steering2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension0%
  • Visibility0%

Mazda 323 imola pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
71385%
87367%
98064%
106363%
113168%
12667%
13250%
141100%
15250%

Fuel types: Petrol (107)

Most common Mazda 323 imola MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (13 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
  3. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (11 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
  5. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (10 times)
  6. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (10 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (9 times)
  9. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (9 times)
  10. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (9 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (9 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (9 times)
  13. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
  14. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
  15. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (7 times)

Mazda 323 imola pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 52 271 66% 95,951

Mazda 323 imola reliability FAQ

Across 107 Mazda 323 imola vehicles in our MOT data, 66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 imola MOT issues are: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a).

The typical Mazda 323 imola in our data has covered around 95,951 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 imola

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