MOT reliability

Mazda 323 javeli

Q: Is the Mazda 323 javeli reliable?

Across 9 Mazda 323 javeli vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

9 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed

57%

MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Mazda 323 javeli vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 javeli has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 89,351 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

4,696

Avg miles / year

1.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 javeli problem areas

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

Other106%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Steering1%
Brakes1%

Mazda 323 javeli pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
16	3	67%
17	11	64%
18	13	62%
19	12	58%
20	11	45%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Mazda 323 javeli MOT faults

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SOUND ROUGH (2 times)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)

Mazda 323 javeli pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1989	6	35	60%	101,290
1988	3	16	50%	69,452

Mazda 323 javeli reliability FAQ

Across 9 Mazda 323 javeli vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 javeli MOT issues are: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2); Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 323 javeli in our data has covered around 89,351 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 javeli

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